Israel must give Red Cross access to jailed Palestinians, Britain tells ICJ

British lawyers have argued that Israel is legally bound by international law to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) access to Palestinian prisoners in custody, and refusing such access cannot be justified by Hamas's treatment of Israeli hostages. Sally Langrish emphasized that the ICRC plays a critical role in protecting victims during conflicts, while pushing for Israel to engage impartially with Unrwa, the UN’s Palestinian relief agency, which is considered neutral despite potential connections to Hamas. The UK lawyers highlight the growing international pressure on Israel and the need for adherence to humanitarian principles in its aid operations.