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The ICRC in the Middle East

The ICRC maintains a strong presence throughout the Middle East, helping the thousands of victims of past and current conflicts. It does so through a range of protection and assistance activities, plus action to promote respect for international humanitarian law. Its activities depend on the situation but are always rooted in the organization’s neutral, independent and impartial approach.

Key operations

  • The ICRC in Iraq

    In Iraq, the ICRC visits detainees and enables them to maintain contact with their families, assists vulnerable population groups and supports efforts to improve access to water and health care.


  • The ICRC in Israel and the occupied territories

    The ICRC's Jerusalem delegation focuses on protection of civilians living under occupation, detainee welfare, assistance to the Palestinian population and support for the Palestinian Red Crescent and Magen David Adom.


  • The ICRC in Yemen

    The ICRC's Yemen delegation focuses on assistance to displaced persons and other people affected by either a conflict or another situation of violence, detainee welfare and restoring family links.


  • The ICRC in Syria

    The ICRC is working with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent to aid victims of the violence that has affected the country since March 2011, providing essential first aid and other supplies to areas affected by unrest. It continues other activities it has been carrying out for years.


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