Reference :
V-P-CH-E-02132
Date :
16/07/2025
Caption :
Geneva, ICRC Headquarters. Flags at half-mast in memory of Ziyad El Toum, an ICRC staff member tragically killed in Gaza on 4 July 2025.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
This photograph shows the flags at half-mast outside ICRC Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on 16 July 2025. The gesture honors the memory of Ziyad El Toum, a 46-year-old ICRC staff member who was killed near his home in Khan Younis, Gaza, while attempting to assist an injured family member. His loss is a profound tragedy for his family, friends, and colleagues, and this moment reflects the ICRC’s respect and mourning for his dedication and sacrifice.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
1689x2048
Orientation :
portrait
Colour/B&W :
colour
