Jewish Group

Frequently asked questions on ICRC and the hostages held in Gaza
https://www.icrc.org/en/document/frequently-asked-questions-icrc-and-hostages-held-gaza

We want families in Israel and abroad to know that the plight of their loved ones being held hostage is one of our top priorities.

We facilitated the releases that took place in November 2023, when 105 hostages were released, and in October 2023, when four hostages were released. We stand ready to facilitate the release of all remaining hostages.
We are persistently advocating for the release of the remaining hostages, directly with Hamas, with the Israeli authorities, and with other international actors who can influence the parties to the conflict to obtain access to the hostages.
We strengthened our team in charge of this dialogue, to intensify our efforts. Our staff in Gaza is ready to visit the hostages and to facilitate any future release following an agreement reached by the parties.
We continue to request information on the hostages and for access to them. We also continue to insist that they be able to share a message with their families.
We have repeatedly and publicly declared that the hostages should be released immediately and unconditionally and without harm. We have also repeatedly declared that while in captivity they must be treated humanely, have access to medical care if needed, be able to get in contact with their loved ones, and that the ICRC be able to visit them to check on their wellbeing.