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Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory: Planned house demolitions are illegal

… Committee of the Red Cross urges the Israeli government to immediately halt plans … commit", said ICRC's Head of delegation in Israel and the Occupied Territories, Jacques … de Maio said. Further to the Israeli Government's announcement, the Israeli …

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ICRC president travels to Qatar to discuss the situation in Israel-Gaza

… in relation to the armed conflict in Israel and Gaza. Mirjana Spoljaric met with … humanitarian suffering of people in Gaza and Israel. About the ICRC The International …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and Figures January to June 2023

… Through its permanent presence in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT) … of 2023. Through its permanent presence in Israel and the Occupied Territories (ILOT) … out 262 visits to Palestinian detainees in Israeli and Palestinian detention facilities, …

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In Israel and the occupied territories, a crisis of hope pervades

… surrounding the construction and expansion of Israeli settlements are a key factor in most … of these policies for Palestinians and Israeli settlers, alike, have been well … Peter Maurer, the ICRC president, is visiting Israel and the occupied territories this week. …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and figures from 2015

… In 2015, our work in Israel and the occupied territories focused on … civilians, the welfare of detainees held in Israeli and Palestinian jails, and providing … rehabilitation services. 1,900 members of the Israeli armed and security personnel and …

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Detainees’ contacts with families are Israel's obligation under IHL

… of the Red Cross (ICRC) calls upon the Israeli authorities to shoulder their full … contacts between Palestinians detained in Israel and their families residing in the … Mr de Maio, head of the ICRC delegation in Israel and the occupied territories, referring …

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Concern about deteriorating health of Palestinian detainees hospitalized in Israel

… Abu Farra, who have been hospitalized in Israel. The two Palestinian detainees have …

News release

Information for people affected by the conflict in Israel

… the Red Cross (ICRC) and Magen David Adom in Israel are doing their best to help you. Read … me? Since the beginning of hostilities, in Israel, our teams have been supporting with … from people in and outside of Israel desperate to know about the fate of …

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Israel and the occupied territories: No time to lose

… Hostilities between Gaza and Israel must stop and much-needed humanitarian … must start now. The populations in Gaza and Israel are facing the most intense cycle of … and destruction for civilians in Gaza and in Israel. The focus now must be on support for …

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Missing Palestinians: Israel must abide by international humanitarian law

… of the Red Cross (ICRC) calls upon the Israeli authorities to live up to their … clarity in relation to the fate of missing Israeli nationals. Today we do the same for … said the head of the ICRC’s delegation in Israel and the occupied territories, Jacques …

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