The efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the war of October 1973
ICRC Staff accompanied Egyptian officersEgyptian officers looking for the remains of their comrades who died during the conflict, accompanied by staff from the ICRC as a neutral humanitarian party.VATERLAUS, MAX
Injured Egyptian personnel return to EgyptThis photo was taken at Lod Airport (currently Ben Gurion International Airport) during the process of evacuating wounded Egyptian personnel and repatriating them to Egypt.KURZ, JEAN-JACQUES
Soldiers returning to EgyptArab soldiers boarding an ICRC-facilitated plane from Lod Airport (currently Ben Gurion International Airport) prior to their repatriation to Egypt.KURZ, JEAN-JACQUES
War-wounded patientsThe evacuation of the war-wounded patients, led by the ICRC in cooperation with the United Nations, from the Suez general hospital.VATERLAUS, MAX
We reunite familiesICRC staff conducting ‘restoring family links’ activities for civilians separated from their family members during the conflictVATERLAUS, MAX
Repatriation of civiliansBefore the 6th of October War, the ICRC repatriated Egyptian civilians to their homes. This photo shows ICRC vehicles on the bank of the Suez Canal preparing for the repatriation.December 1972 (BORY, Françoise)
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has had a presence in Egypt since the First World War. During the 6th of October War, the ICRC's efforts to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the conflict was a testament to the organization's diligent humanitarian work. The ICRC also played an important role in the repatriation of prisoners of war. Commemorating the 49th anniversary of the 6th of October War, here are some of the activities the ICRC engaged in during the conflict.
