Red Cross holds secret talks with Israel over visits to Palestinian prisoners

The Red Cross sent a letter to an Israeli rights group saying it is pursuing its mandate through confidential talks with Israeli authorities. It said prison visits resumed for the first time since Oct. 7 but without meetings with prisoners

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The Red Cross sent a letter to an Israeli rights group saying it is pursuing its mandate through confidential talks with Israeli authorities. It said prison visits resumed for the first time since Oct. 7 but without meetings with prisoners

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Chen Maanit

06:47 AM • May 14 2026 IDT

The International Committee of the Red Cross had been conducting secret talks with Israel over possible visits to Palestinian security detainees incarcerated in Israel until last week.

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