The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has given 'asylum' to three Hamas leaders who fear that the Israeli police might arrest and/or deport them. The three have been there for 40 days. Israel is clearly hesitant to arrest them on Red Cross premises, for fear of 'how it will look' – and the standoff continues."
Monday, September 6, 2010
(NEWS) Red Cross Justifies Hosting Hamas Leaders
"Three wanted Hamas leaders have taken refuge in Red Cross offices in Jerusalem – while Hamas prevents RC from visiting Gilad Shalit in Gaza. A rally demanding Israeli action and protesting the Red Cross will be held at Red Cross offices tonight.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has given 'asylum' to three Hamas leaders who fear that the Israeli police might arrest and/or deport them. The three have been there for 40 days. Israel is clearly hesitant to arrest them on Red Cross premises, for fear of 'how it will look' – and the standoff continues."
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has given 'asylum' to three Hamas leaders who fear that the Israeli police might arrest and/or deport them. The three have been there for 40 days. Israel is clearly hesitant to arrest them on Red Cross premises, for fear of 'how it will look' – and the standoff continues."
