Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC helps in the release of hostages in Gaza
… by transporting the hostages from Gaza to Israel, underscoring the real-life impact of …
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC calls for immediate protection of civilians after horrific violence
… alarming intensification of armed violence in Israel and the occupied territories this …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC decries the shooting of its humanitarian convoy in Gaza
Statement Jerusalem (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply troubled that its humanitarian convoy in Gaza City came under fire on Tuesday. The ICRC reminds the parties …
Israel and the Occupied Territories - Political solutions needed to halt cycles of violence
… new round of violence in the Gaza Strip and Israel sparks a crisis of hope, as the … for editors : The ICRC has been present in Israel and the occupied territories since … programmes. The ICRC visits detainees in Israeli and Palestinian places of detention …
Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC calls for immediate protection of civilians in Jenin
… and property must be respected and protected. Israeli Security Forces (ISF) must ensure the …
Frequently asked questions on ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories
… The recent hostilities in Israel and Gaza have had an immense impact on … affected by the conflict and violence in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT) … the intensification of armed violence in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory …
Israel and the occupied territories: Evacuation order of Gaza triggers catastrophic humanitarian consequences
… — Nothing can justify the horrific attacks Israel suffered last weekend. Our hearts go … to wage war. The instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza …
Israel and the occupied territories: Suffering for civilians continues as hostilities resume
… the brunt of the hostilities in Gaza and Israel so far. Following the resumption of …
Israel and the occupied territories: Deescalate now to prevent further human suffering
28-10-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – After weeks of intense fighting, over two million civilians are trapped in the densely populated Gaza Strip with nowhere to flee to for safety. With hostilities continuing …
Israel and the Occupied Territories - August 2022 Hostilities: Key Facts and Figures
… Armed hostilities between Israel and armed groups in Gaza broke out in … began days after the border crossings between Israel and the Gaza Strip had been closed to … (PRCS) in Gaza and Magen David Adom (MDA) in Israel, we have been responding to the most …
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