Jan 25, 2025 · The ICRC works closely with the Palestine Red Crescent Society in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip and with Magen David Adom in Israel. This includes coordinating humanitarian activities, exchanging technical knowledge, and providing support to respond to urgent needs.

Dec 16, 2024 · Did ICRC teams evacuate Gaza? Are local staff left behind? Following security procedures, ICRC teams were obliged to relocate within the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

5 days ago · The ICRC remains prepared to facilitate further release operations in the coming weeks, and to continue to bring critically needed aid into Gaza. Note to editors: The ICRC will not be providing any footage of released hostages or detainees during these operations. This is out of respect for the dignity of those released and the condition they ...

Mar 11, 2024 · Geneva (ICRC) – Five months into the escalation of hostilities, which began with the horrific events in Israel on 7 October, the situation in the Gaza Strip degenerates by the hour. There is nowhere safe for people to go.

Jul 14, 2024 · Over the last week, communities in northern Gaza have endured increased fighting, resulting in large numbers of civilians killed and injured. This comes on top of nine months of hostilities throughout the Gaza Strip. Evacuation orders have impacted thousands of families, most recently in Gaza City.

May 7, 2024 · Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned in February that a significant Israeli military operation in Rafah would pose a disastrous risk to the civilian population given the more than 1 million displaced …

Feb 14, 2024 · Geneva (ICRC) — The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cautions the parties to the conflict, and the international community, about the dire impact of increased and sustained armed hostilities in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian detainees included 111 people who were detained from the Gaza Strip after 7 October and seven detainees who were released to Egypt. In total, since 19 January, ICRC facilitated the return of 18 hostages and 583 Palestinian detainees.

Jan 25, 2025 · This phase began with the safe transfer of four hostages from Gaza to Israeli authorities. Throughout the release process, the ICRC’s primary concern was ensuring the secure transfer of those held hostage. ... reunited across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory and deliver critical humanitarian assistance into Gaza. Note to editors ...

Nov 7, 2023 · Exerted relentless efforts to obtain the release, humane treatment, access to healthcare, and ICRC visits to all hostages held in Gaza and to provide answers to their families. Facilitated the safe...