According to the Constitution of the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC), all National Societies of the Red Cross and Red Crescent are required to respect the Fundamental Principles of the IFRC, including the principles of "Neutrality" and "Independence." Violation of these principles constitutes a "Breach of Integrity" and may bring suspension of the National Society. Shurat HaDin issued a letter to the Chair of the Compliance and Mediation Committee (CMC) of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent (IFRC) demanding that the CMC initiate an investigation for “Breach of Integrity” by the Palestinian Red Crescent (PRC), due to the systematic use of PRC ambulances by Hamas in Gaza. Shurat HaDin further asked that following this investigation, the CMC will recommend that the Board of the IFRC suspend the PRC from membership in the IRFC.
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