Egyptian officers looking for the remains of their comrades who died during the conflict, accompanied by staff from the ICRC as a neutral humanitarian party.
KURZ, JEAN-JACQUES
Injured Egyptian personnel return to Egypt
This 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 Egypt
Arab soldiers boarding an ICRC-facilitated plane from Lod Airport (currently Ben Gurion International Airport) prior to their repatriation to Egypt.
VATERLAUS, MAX
War-wounded patients
The 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 families
ICRC staff conducting ‘restoring family links’ activities for civilians separated from their family members during the conflict
December 1972 (BORY, Françoise)
Repatriation of civilians
Before 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.
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.
