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Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives twelve mass casualty events in two weeks

Statement
10-06-2025
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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC urges civilian protection as Red Cross Field Hospital responds to unprecedented mass casualty influx

Statement
03-06-2025
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Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital receives unprecedented influx of war wounded in Gaza

Statement
02-06-2025
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ICRC President: “Humanity is failing in Gaza”

Article
09-06-2025
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Caring for Yourself When a Loved One Is Missing: Coping with Uncertainty and Staying Safe

Article
04-06-2025
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ICRC grieves two colleagues killed in strike in Gaza

Article
26-05-2025
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QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations

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16-05-2025
QFFD and ICRC Sign Agreement to Support Core Humanitarian Operations

ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum

Article
15-05-2025
ICRC Director-General Highlights Humanitarian Imperatives at Global Security Forum
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ICRC in Syria: Year in Review 2024

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Activity Report: ICRC in Iraq 2024

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