JAKARTA - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric said his party was ready to help implement the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement by repatriating the hostages and sending more aid to Gaza.
"We are ready to facilitate the release process as agreed by the parties so that the hostages and detainees can return home. We are also ready to massively double our humanitarian response in Gaza," said Spoljaric, according to an official ICRC statement reported by ANTARA, Friday, January 17.
However, Spoljaric also ensured that his team could carry out their work safely and effectively.
"There are no words to describe the suffering experienced by Palestinians and Israelis every day. This nightmare has been going on for too long. This suffering must end," he regretted.
Spoljaric hopes that all parties have a political commitment to prioritizing humanity and respecting war rules, so that the hostages can return to their families.
In addition, Gaza civilians need protection and humanitarian assistance.
"I hope this agreement marks a new beginning. The lives of civilians must be protected and their needs must be a priority," he said.
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As a neutral intermediary, the ICRC previously helped facilitate the release of 109 hostages and 154 detainees. This operation is very complicated and requires careful logistics and security planning to minimize the risk of life.
The ICRC has continued to be in Gaza so far and urged all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, including protecting civilians from hostilities and protecting health care facilities.
The ICRC also emphasized the need for the agency to gain access to detention facilities and to continue the dialogue with the parties.
President Spoljaric on a five-day visit to Israel will meet with senior Israeli authorities in Jerusalem and Palestinian Authority officials in the West Bank, in addition to meeting with the hostages' families.
His visit also included a meeting with the leaders of the Palestinian Red Crescent National Association and Magen David Adom.
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