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Latest press releases and statements in Middle East

Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation

News release

21-01-2026

UNGA80

Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement

News release

23-12-2025

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the ICRC convene a high-level regional conference to advance global commitment to international humanitarian law

News release

10-12-2025

Regional conference on GIHLI

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Latest from the field in Middle East

Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians

Article

19-01-2026

Winterization

The ICRC in 2025: On the front line for humanity, always

Article

22-12-2025

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Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Jordan

Article

18-12-2025

ICRC staff member with one of the beneficiaries

Gaza: “Palestinians are wondering how they will get through the winter”

Article

18-12-2025

La directrice des opérations du Comité international de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Yasmine Praz Dessimoz dans le camp de déplacés de Al-Karmel (Gaza city), nord de la bande de Gaza. CICR, 24 novembre 2025.

Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine

Article

16-12-2025

Opening of the SWIRMO 2025 in Riyadh, organized by the ICRC and co-hosted by the Ministry of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Saudi National Committee of International Humanitarian Law (IHL).

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Latest reports and publications in Middle East

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ICRC in Syria: Year in Review 2024

Activity Report: Iraq 2024

Activity Report: ICRC in Iraq 2024

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ICRC in Iraq: Key Figures 2024

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