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ICRC Palestinian detainee transfers to Gaza

Overview

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been facilitating the release and transfer of Palestinian detainees from Israeli-controlled crossings into the Gaza Strip.

On August 10, 2026, the ICRC assisted in the release of 37 detainees, including at least one woman, through the Kerem Abu Salem crossing. These individuals were transferred to the Nasser Medical Complex. The ICRC noted that while it has facilitated the transfer of over 2,700 detainees since 2023, it has been unable to access Palestinian detainees held in Israeli facilities since October 2023.

By August 16, 2026, the ICRC facilitated the release of an additional 35 detainees through the Kerem Shalom crossing. These individuals, reportedly detained following the events of October 7, were transferred to the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis for medical care and health examinations. The group included residents from Gaza City, Rafah, Khan Younis, Jabalia, and the North.

On September 1, 2026, thirteen more Palestinian detainees arrived at the Nasser Medical Complex via the Kerem Shalom crossing under ICRC supervision. During this transfer, one released individual, Ahmed al-Ashra, alleged he experienced ‘mistreatment and inadequate living conditions’ during his detention.

On September 8, 2026, twelve Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, primarily laborers and one merchant, were released through the Kerem Abu Salem border crossing. Received by the ICRC, they were transported to the Nasser Hospital Complex for medical evaluation, with reports indicating signs of extreme fatigue, malnutrition, and physical and psychological trauma.

Entities

International Committee of the Red Cross · Gaza Strip · Zakat Committee Center · Benjamin Netanyahu · Nasser Hospital Complex

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Gazan detainees released as Israeli raid in West Bank kills worker

    Twelve Gazan detainees were released via the Kerem Abu Salem crossing, while an Israeli military raid in Tulkarm, West Bank, resulted in the death of a Gazan worker.

  2. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Gaza: Palestinian detainees released as Israel discusses emigration plans

    Thirteen Palestinian detainees were released via the Kerem Shalom crossing, while Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz noted that plans for Gaza emigration are currently frozen by the Trump administration.

  3. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Gaza detainees: 35 individuals released via Kerem Shalom crossing

    The International Committee of the Red Cross facilitated the release of 35 detainees from Gaza via the Kerem Shalom crossing, transferring them to Nasser Medical Complex for medical care.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    ICRC facilitates release of 37 Palestinian detainees

    The ICRC facilitated the release of 37 Palestinian detainees to the Gaza Strip but reported it has been unable to access detainees in Israeli facilities since October 2023.

Sources

1956.mandiner.hu · alqudsnews.net · malatyaguncel.com · sabah.com.tr · sapo.pt · shms.ps · sondakika.com · thearabianstories.com · wakeup.sg · worldisraelnews.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history