395 days in the tunnels, of the hostages taken to Gaza, those humans held hostage by Palestinian families, held dead or alive in civilian residential neighborhoods, and those held in Hamas tunnels, NONE OF THE HOSTAGES has received EVEN ONE welfare visit from the Red Cross?

How is this accepted by any standard of crime or warfare?

Rescued hostage Mia Schem, speaking  at the United Nations:

“I was shot at point blank range when my arm almost detached  from my body. Hanging and bleeding. All around me i heard screaming of people being raped and murdered, while their butchers laughed. …. I was then dragged by my hair into a car with seven Hamas monsters who kidnapped me while shouting with joy. For fifty days i was kept underground, suffering unbearable pain in my hand, without any treatment. The Hamas terrorists would sit in front of me in a dark room with a gun point at my head…NOT A SINGLE HUMANITARIAN AGENCY SAW ME OR TREAT ME …even as my arm got worse. WHERE WAS THE RED CROSS? WHERE WAS THE U.N. DEMANDING THAT THE RED CROSS HAVE ACCESS TO US? On day fifteen, I was lowered into the tunnels of hell. Where i was kept in a small cage with five other israeli women. Two armed terrorists made sure we sat in the dark in silence. When I returned home, i needed lifesaving surgery on my arm. IT’S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND THE U.N. HAS NOT LIFTED ONE FINGER TO FREE THE HOSTAGES. You sit here in your comfortable chairs speaking of the lives of my friends, as if they are political issues, not innocent people being tortured by terrorists. ….In this moment, 60 meters underground with no air, no light, no hope, my friends are still being held by monsters. My heart is still with them, captive in Gaza...I stand here and demand that you BRING them all home NOW! Just be human! Find some morality. Find some courage, and speak up! Help us bring them home!”  —— https://youtu.be/L41itP0aYzQ?si=GxCnNwsigbnhmrlm

With a heavy heart, I share an unprecedented struggle of humanity and a dysfunction of honorable charity, where the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has evidently completely abandoned the very core ethical responsibilities it is famous for and has sworn to uphold. Their mandate, grounded in the Geneva Conventions and supported by the trust of donors worldwide, is to ensure the humane treatment of detainees and those captured in armed conflicts. Yet, in the ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza, the ICRC’s absence reflects a complete and shocking negligence of this duty, betraying the foundational principles of their mission.

The ICRC, which positions itself as a neutral intermediary in conflict zones, is tasked with preventing abuses, securing humane treatment, and ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law. However, despite their stated commitment to these goals, the organization has made no visible effort to visit or check on any of the hostages held in Gaza. Their failure to act at such a critical moment leaves hostages—and their families—stranded in uncertainty, without the essential protections that the ICRC is duty-bound to provide. Pleas for assistance have gone unanswered, leaving loved ones terrified and unsure if their family members are alive or receiving proper care.

The ICRC’s absence has devastating consequences. As the designated custodian of international humanitarian law, the ICRC is required to advocate for immediate access to hostages and to monitor their conditions actively. This is not a discretionary act—it is their legal and ethical obligation. By neglecting to engage with the hostage situation, they have not only abandoned those in captivity but also failed to fulfill their duty to intervene when human dignity and life are at risk. Even in the face of obstacles or resistance from detaining parties, the ICRC is obligated to push for access, making every possible effort to uphold the rights of those in captivity.

For the families of hostages in Gaza, the ICRC's failure to act compounds an already unbearable situation. The absence of welfare checks or proactive advocacy undermines the core of what the ICRC stands for and damages public trust in both the ICRC and its affiliates. Their negligence directly contradicts their own charter and the promises made to donors, who expect their contributions to be used to protect lives and alleviate suffering, particularly in the direst of circumstances.

We now call on the American Red Cross, an affiliate of the ICRC, to issue a public apology for this oversight and to acknowledge the gravity of their inaction. Beyond an apology, we demand tangible steps to restore trust and fulfill their mission. Specifically, the American Red Cross and the ICRC must immediately begin negotiating access to hostages and ensure regular welfare checks on any remaining captives. These efforts must be documented openly and shared through their social media platforms to provide transparency and accountability to the public.

Continuing to provide millions in charity and taxpayer dollars to Gaza, controlled by Hamas, without closely monitored conditions and transparent oversight of the funds, risks endorsing the ongoing abuse of both hostages in the tunnels and civilians living above them. Signing a blank check is not the solution. All aid should be contingent upon daily verification of the hostages’ health and welfare, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The American Red Cross and the ICRC cannot afford to remain passive in this situation. They must take a definitive stand, honor the principles they were founded on, and live up to the spirit of their charter. Words alone are not enough—action is needed now, because lives and dignity hang in the balance. Every moment of silence from these organizations is a moment of suffering for those in captivity and heartbreak for the families waiting for news.

We urge you to sign this petition to strengthen our appeal and demand action, transparency, and accountability from the American Red Cross and the ICRC. Together, we must remind these organizations of their duty to act when lives are at stake and ensure they no longer fail those they are entrusted to protect.