![Palestinian healthcare workers gather at the Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City on April 19, 2026, to observe "Palestinian Prisoners' Day." Following a call from the Ministry of Health, medical staff demanded the release of their colleagues held in Israeli prisons and urged international human rights organizations to intervene, warning that violations could escalate following the approval of the "death penalty law." [Anas Zeyad Fteha - Anadolu Agency]](https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/AA-20260419-41156434-41156425-MEDICS_IN_GAZA_DEMAND_RELEASE_OF_COLLEAGUES_FROM_ISRAELI_PRISONS.jpg)
The Red Ribbons Campaign for the Release of Palestinian Hostages and Prisoners Held in Israeli Prisons has renewed its urgent call on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to take immediate humanitarian action to ensure the practical implementation of the Israeli Supreme Court’s ruling of 3rd June 2026, which revoked the blanket prohibition on ICRC visits to Palestinian prisoners and detainees held in Israeli custody. The statement follows the publication last week of the Campaign’s open letter to the President and Director-General of the ICRC, urging the organisation to use all appropriate humanitarian means within its mandate to restore regular, meaningful and independent access to Palestinian hostages and prisoners in accordance with international humanitarian law and the ICRC’s […]
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