Israel's Netanyahu urges Red Cross to aid Gaza hostages

AL-Monitor
Aug 3, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during ‘Christian Conference’ in Jerusalem July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during ‘Christian Conference’ in Jerusalem July 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun — Ronen Zvulun

(Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he spoke with the International Red Cross's regional head, Julien Lerisson, and requested his involvement in providing food and medical care to hostages held in Gaza.

(Reporting by Emily Rose; Editing by Toby Chopra)