Israel, Red Cross agree to share information on Gazans detained by IDF - report

The defense establishment reportedly supports the disclosing of information, which was raised following a petition filed to the High Court against the Israel Prison Service on the issue.

 Israelis protest against the Red Cross  at  Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 14, 2023. (photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)
Israelis protest against the Red Cross at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 14, 2023.
(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

Israel plans to agree to an International Committee of Red Cross request to hand over information on 60 Gazans who have been arrested and detained in Israel since October 7, N12 reported on Thursday night.

The Red Cross has, to date, failed to visit and treat any of the hostages remaining in Gaza.

The defense establishment reportedly supports the disclosing of information, which was raised following a petition filed to the High Court against the Israel Prison Service on the issue.

Red Cross 'not involved' in transferring medicine to Gaza hostages

The Red Cross stated on Thursday that it would not be involved in the transfer of medication during the Qatar-Israel agreement to bring medication to the hostages being held captive by Hamas, according to Israeli media.

A Hamas terrorist interacts with members of the International Committee of the Red Cross. (credit: Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS)
A Hamas terrorist interacts with members of the International Committee of the Red Cross. (credit: Hamas Military Wing/Handout via REUTERS)

It stated that it is "in contact with the parties necessary in order to reach an agreement regarding the creation of a mechanism to transfer medication to the hostages."

"The Red Cross is not a party that will participate in the implementation of the agreed upon mechanism, including the supply of medicine.

"The Red Cross welcomes the agreement of the delivery of medication to hostages and medical facilities for the residents of Gaza, viewing it to be a positive humanitarian step," they concluded.