the Red Cross
noun
: an international organization that helps people who are suffering because of a war or natural disaster
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The remains were transferred to Israel via the Red Cross and taken to the country’s national forensics laboratory for identification.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Sunday Israel has received the remains of three Israeli hostages through the Red Cross; the remains were recovered by IDF and Shin Bet forces inside the Gaza Strip, according to a statement.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the two bodies had been received by Israeli forces via the Red Cross in Gaza and will be transported into Israel for identification.
—USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its staff were unaware of the body’s handling before the handover.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced Sunday Israel has received the remains of three Israeli hostages through the Red Cross; the remains were recovered by IDF and Shin Bet forces inside the Gaza Strip, according to a statement.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the two bodies had been received by Israeli forces via the Red Cross in Gaza and will be transported into Israel for identification.
—USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said its staff were unaware of the body’s handling before the handover.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
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“The Red Cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Red%20Cross. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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