Jerusalem (ICRC) –The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the second phase of release operations, reuniting more families as part of the agreement reached by the parties.
Israeli leaders delayed the release of more than hundred Palestinians as agreed over concerns with how the eight Israeli hostages were released.
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8 Hostages Return to Israel
Eight hostages returned to Israel in two separate releases on Thursday, following scenes of chaos and intimidation as the terror groups that abducted them handed them over to the Red Cross.
Elie Wiesel, the Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, once wrote, “We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” These words resonate profoundly when examining the complex relationship between Israel and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The Israeli army says the Red Cross has confirmed that it has seven captives— two Israelis and five Thai nationals.
Red Cross and Red Crescent teams are ... The death toll in Israel is over 1,200, with more than 5,400 injured. Over 143,000 people have been evacuated from their homes. Our colleagues at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continue to ...
Chaotic scenes unfolded as an Israeli hostage was led through a crowd in Gaza before being handed over to the Red Cross on Thursday.
As prisoner and hostage exchanges happen in Gaza, we hear about the International Red Cross's experience in facilitating this work.
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