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Release of Israeli hostages: “The Red Cross is an emblem of protection”, says ICRC spokesperson
Lucile Marbeau, spokesperson for the ICRC, was the guest of 12/13 info, Tuesday November 28. On the set, she largely returned to the release of Israeli hostages and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. – (franceinfo)
Lucile Marbeau, spokesperson for the ICRC, was the guest of 12/13 info, Tuesday November 28. On the set, she largely returned to the release of Israeli hostages and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The Red Cross committee receives the Israeli hostages released at the border post of Rafah (Gaza strip). Present on the set of 12/13 info, Tuesday November 28, Lucile Marbeauspokesperson for the ICRC, said: “[Ce que les collègues sur place] many say, it’s the relief they can see. (…) The Red Cross is an emblem of protection. They understand at that moment that they are safe, that they will finally be free and be able to reunite with their loved ones.“The spokesperson specifies that with each release, “there was a doctor”.
The situation in Gaza
The International Committee of the Red Cross does not participate in political discussions, which determine the number of hostages. “Once there is an agreement between the parties. They appeal to the ICRC as a neutral intermediary. [Ce rôle très spécifique du CICR] is included in the Geneva Conventions“, explains Lucile Marbeau, who assures that no day is the same.
Asked about humanitarian aid in Gaza, the spokesperson answers : “The situation before the ceasefire was catastrophic and almost mission impossible for humanitarian organizations, including the ICRC. (…) Today there are almost 80% of the population is displaced. (…) The needs are in terms of food, access to drinking water and medicine.”
