Electricity shortages affect all aspects of life in Gaza
… and economy is impending. Read more: Israel and the Occupied Territories Israel and the Occupied Territories - Conflict Israel and the Occupied Territories - People …
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ICRC president to meet with families of hostages
… President Spoljaric will also meet with Israel's foreign minister and health minister … devastating humanitarian impacts in Gaza and Israel, we continue to urge the parties to …
From our archives: Modes of transport
… ICRC to bring supplies to the Palestinians in Israel. © ICRC / ps-n-00043-53 Golan, 1972. … for an exchange of civilian groups between Israel and Syria. © ICRC / Marzorati / …
Water in Gaza: A crisis in slow motion
… as violence escalates at the border with Israel. At the same time, another major crisis … on movement of people and goods imposed by Israel and Egypt, internal Palestinian …
Gaza: Six months on, aid and reconstruction efforts struggle to make headway
… months after the end of the conflict between Israel and Gaza, tens of thousands of people … again. This, combined with the supplies from Israel and Egypt, provides at least 12 hours … In the border area between Gaza and Israel, 12 bulldozers levelled 750 hectares of …
"People on War 1999" - Greenberg reports
… Colombia, El Salvador, Georgia/Abkhazia, Israel, the occupied territories and the … , Cambodia , Colombia , Georgia-Abkhazia , Israel + Occupied andautonomous territories , … Colombia, El Salvador, Georgia/Abkhazia, Israel, the occupied territories and the …
Palestinian hunger striker in critical state
… a Palestinian detained and hospitalized in Israel. ICRC delegates, including a dedicated … are in continuous bilateral dialogue with the Israeli authorities on humanitarian issues of … their own free will. The ICRC delegation in Israel and the occupied territories reminds …
COVID-19: ICRC donates vital intensive care equipment for Gaza
… Duvillard, the head of the ICRC delegation in Israel and the Occupied Territories. “For the … conflict, including around USD 9 million for Israel and the occupied territories. For …
When will the phoenix rise again?
… long journeys to visit their children in Israeli detention. I spoke to young mothers … 1967. Our story is your story. Read more: Israel and the Occupied Territories Israel and the Occupied Territories - Conflict …
Gaza: facts and figures 2016
… in our activities last year. Read more: Israel and the Occupied Territories Israel and the Occupied Territories - Conflict Israel and the Occupied Territories - People …
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