The Geneva Convention's 192 signatory states and 183 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies decided in a rare vote to approve a new red crystal emblem for use, Swissinfo reports.
An International Committee also approved a plan today that will allow Israel to join the worldwide humanitarian group, Israel's ambassador said.
The Red Cross approved a resolution that enables Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service and the Palestine Red Crescent Society to join the group, Los Angeles Times reports.
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