the Red Crescent
noun
: an organization in Islamic countries that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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Actor visits Rafah crossing Jolie met with members of the Red Crescent on the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing and then visited a hospital in the nearby city of Arish to speak with Palestinian patients on Friday, according to Egyptian officials.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
It’s set in the Red Crescent offices in the West Bank, as aid workers debate whether to prioritize a speedy rescue or the safety of the first responders, whose deaths would mean fewer rescues in the future.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Within minutes, general security forces and the Red Crescent arrived.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The Israel Defense Forces did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment on the video or on the Red Crescent's statement.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
It’s set in the Red Crescent offices in the West Bank, as aid workers debate whether to prioritize a speedy rescue or the safety of the first responders, whose deaths would mean fewer rescues in the future.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Within minutes, general security forces and the Red Crescent arrived.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025
The Israel Defense Forces did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment on the video or on the Red Crescent's statement.
—Matt Bradley, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
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“The Red Crescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Crescent. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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