Palestine Red Crescent Society Stories

Israeli strike on Palestine Red Crescent headquarters kills staffer amid Gaza aid crisis

Lucy Mumbi | Aug 03, 2025

The Palestine Red Crescent Society said its facility is “well known” to the Israeli military and “clearly marked with the protective red emblem”, and...

Ruto appoints veteran humanitarian Abbas Gullet as chair of KNH board

Maureen Kinyanjui | Jul 26, 2025

Abbas Gullet is widely known for his transformative leadership at the Kenya Red Cross Society, where he served as Secretary-General for nearly two dec...

Exclusive: US proposes 60-day ceasefire for Gaza; hostage-prisoner swap, plan shows

Reuters | May 30, 2025

The document, which says the plan is guaranteed by U.S. President Donald Trump and mediators Egypt and Qatar, includes sending humanitarian aid to Gaz...

Bodies of 11 more migrants found in southeast Libya, security official says

Reuters | Feb 14, 2025

The International Organisation for Migration said on Monday that the bodies found in two mass graves in Libya bore gunshot wounds.

The Geneva Conventions at 75: Do the laws of war still have a fighting chance in today’s world?

The Conversation | Aug 13, 2024

Red Cross says 22 killed in strike near its Gaza office

Reuters | Jun 23, 2024

Kate Forbes elected President of Red Cross Federation

Dennis Tarus | Dec 12, 2023

Forbes received 88 votes while Kenya's Abbas Gullet came second after receiving 75 votes.

Former Kenya Red Cross head, Abbas Gullet, running for IFRC presidency

Eastleigh Voice Reporter | Dec 08, 2023

Dr. Abbas Gullet, the remarkable former leader of the Kenya Red Cross, is now contending for the position of President at the International Federation...