News release

Israel and the Occupied Territories: the ICRC calls for greater protection of civilians in the West Bank

Jerusalem (ICRC)- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply concerned about the events this morning in Jenin, which have resulted in several deaths and injuries.

The number of civilians injured and killed due to the intensification of armed violence in parts of the West Bank has significantly increased over the past weeks,” said Arnaud Meffre, the ICRC’s head of sub-delegation in the West Bank. “We remind all armed actors of their obligations to respect and protect civilians and their property,” he added.

Medical personnel, medical units and facilities must be protected and respected in all circumstances to guarantee the affected communities’ continuing access to care.

 

For more information, please contact:

Rula Tabari (Jerusalem)
rtabari@icrc.org   +972 526019150

Suhair Zakkout (Gaza)
szakkout@icrc.org   +972 599 255 381

Imene Trabelsi (Beirut)
itrabelsi@icrc.org    +961 3 13 83 53 

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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.