Statement from ICRC's Near & Middle East regional director following recent developments in the region
… regionalization of the conflict in Gaza and Israel. This region has been mired in …
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Evaluation of Innovation at the ICRC 2018-2023
… report. London: ALNAP/ODI, 2023 23. ICRC, Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and … Eco-resillience pilot in Niger report ICRC, Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from October 7th to January 31st 2024
… the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in … to exact an immense human toll across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. … up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaza. It also stepped up its …
International Humanitarian Law Bibliography
… 37 ISRAEL … occupation In the shadow of settlement - the Israeli progressive scholars' critical … of the decision-making policies of the Israeli Supreme Court sitting as the High … In the shadow of settlement - the Israeli progressive scholars' critical …
The interplay between international humanitarian law and international human rights law in situations of armed conflict
… in regard to the territories occupied by Israel after the Six Day War had already … Rights in the Occupied Territories, called on Israel to apply both the Universal Declaration … (Dec. 15, 1975)(territories occupied by Israel); G.A. Res. 46/135, UN Doc. A/RES/46/ …
Armenia։ Facts and Figures - January to December 2023
… region, Armenia. Faculty Physicians at Beth Israel Deaconess MC in Massachusetts, USA. 20 …
The ICRC appeals for 2.1 billion Swiss francs for its operations in 2024
… 7. Democratic Republic of the Congo 79.9 8. Israel and the Occupied Territories 77.5 9. … Republic WATER AND HABITAT 126.2 Yemen 77.5 Israel and the Occupied Territories 61.0 Iraq … | 41 REGIONAL OVERVIEW: NEAR AND MIDDLE EAST Israel and the occupied territories The …
Gaza: Increased armed hostilities in Rafah pose disastrous risk to civilian lives and infrastructure
… those who may not be able to depart Rafah. Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure …
Israel: Concerns for civilians in northern Israel
… more than four months, civilians in northern Israel have lived with increasing levels of … more than four months, civilians in northern Israel have lived with increasing levels of …
A statement on Gaza and Israel from the president of the ICRC
… which began with the horrific events in Israel on 7 October, the situation in the Gaza … of and allowed to visit Palestinians in Israeli detention. A steady, robust flow of … not the exception. As an occupying power, Israel must provide for the basic needs of the …
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