The Red Cross announced on Monday that it is prepared to assist with the return of hostages held in Gaza to their families in Israel and to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip. Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are set to meet in Egypt for talks aimed at ending the nearly two-year conflict in Gaza.
Both sides have responded positively to a proposal from US President Donald Trump calling for a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians detained in Israeli jails. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, stated that the organization is ready to serve as a neutral intermediary to help reunite hostages and detainees with their families.
The Red Cross emphasized the urgent need to restore humanitarian aid deliveries throughout the Gaza Strip, stating that its operations require detailed planning for logistics and security. Since October 2023, the organization has helped facilitate the release of 148 hostages and 1,931 detainees and has assisted with the return of human remains.
Both sides have responded positively to a proposal from US President Donald Trump calling for a ceasefire and an exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinians detained in Israeli jails. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, stated that the organization is ready to serve as a neutral intermediary to help reunite hostages and detainees with their families.
The Red Cross emphasized the urgent need to restore humanitarian aid deliveries throughout the Gaza Strip, stating that its operations require detailed planning for logistics and security. Since October 2023, the organization has helped facilitate the release of 148 hostages and 1,931 detainees and has assisted with the return of human remains.
