The Red Cross movement refused to admit the group’s symbol, a red Star of David. The crystal was approved over Muslim objections in a hard-fought diplomatic conference in December 2005.

The "Red Crystal" will make its debut Sunday as an additional emblem that can be used to protect relief workers in combat when they don't wish to use either the Red Cross or Red Crescent.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is doing all it can to deliver the humanitarian assistance that is so badly needed in Gaza. What is the Red Cross Movement? Seeing the suffering of thousands of ...