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Peter Maurer, left, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Yehya Sinwar, a top Hamas official, meet at Sinwar’s office in Gaza City, Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017.

Sinwar Rejects ICRC Demand to Visit Israelis Detained by Hamas

by Kifah Ziboun | Sep 6, 2017 | Middle East

Ramallah– Hamas Chief in the Gaza Strip, Yehia Sinwar, has rejected a demand by the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Peter Maurer, to verify the conditions of Israeli captives, sources told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The sources noted that...

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Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), looks on during a news conference in Geneva September 7, 2012. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Red Cross President to meet with Sinwar to Discuss Israeli Prisoners held by Hamas

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Sep 5, 2017 | Middle East

Gaza- The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, is expected to meet with Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar to discuss the Israelis detained by the movement, well-informed Palestinian sources told Asharq al-Awsat newspaper. The...

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Peter Maurer attends a press briefing on his recent trip to Syria, in Geneva, Switzerland June 2, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Red Cross: No Syrian ‘Marshall Plan’ amid Absence of Stability

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jun 3, 2017 | Middle East

Geneva- Syria is unlikely to see a major “Marshall Plan” for reconstruction as peace remains elusive despite hundreds of thousands more civilians possibly returning to their homes, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday. ICRC President...