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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 the protection of civilians, the welfare of detainees held in Israeli and Palestinian jails, and providing help for the most needy.

Highlights of the ICRC's work

1,800,000 people were provided with clean water.
132,000 visits were facilitated between detainees and their families.
18,000 detainees were visited to check on their living conditions and treatment.
4,700 households received basic aid, such as food and blankets.
3,000 people benefitted from our physical rehabilitation services.
1,900 members of the Israeli armed and security personnel and Palestinian security services or armed groups received training on international humanitarian law.


For more information, read the full update on the ICRC's work in Israel and the occupied territories.

 

Israel and the occupied territories: Facts and figures, 2015

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Our work in Israel and the occupied territories

The ICRC has been present in Israel and the occupied territories (including the Golan, West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Shebaa Farms) since 1967. As a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization, we promote compliance with international humanitarian law (IHL) and work to mitigate the impact of armed conflict, other violence and occupation on civilians through our protection activities and assistance programs.