The critical importance of neutrality: A humanitarian perspective into a multipolar world
… parties to armed conflicts, be it in Gaza and Israel, in Ukraine, Sudan, Afghanistan, or …
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Israel and the occupied territories: Deescalate now to prevent further human suffering
28-10-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – After weeks of intense fighting, over two million civilians are trapped in the densely populated Gaza Strip with nowhere to flee to for safety. With hostilities continuing …
Israel and the occupied territories: War surgery team, new medical supplies arrive in Gaza amidst a deepening humanitarian crisis
27-10-2023 Geneva (ICRC) – A war surgery team and a weapon contamination specialist are among ten International Committee of the Red Cross experts who arrived in Gaza on Friday, entering alongside …
Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC helps in the release of hostages in Gaza
… by transporting the hostages from Gaza to Israel, underscoring the real-life impact of …
Information for people affected by the conflict in Israel
… the Red Cross (ICRC) and Magen David Adom in Israel are doing their best to help you. Read … me? Since the beginning of hostilities, in Israel, our teams have been supporting with … from people in and outside of Israel desperate to know about the fate of …
Joint Statement from Jagan Chapagain, Secretary General of the IFRC and Robert Mardini, Director General of the ICRC, on the escalation of hostilities in Israel and Gaza.
… that has unfolded over the last week in Israel and Gaza. Civilians - including women … the horrific loss of civilian lives in Israel last weekend. Our hearts go out to … Crescent Society and The Magen David Adom in Israel have been working around the clock to …
Israel and the occupied territories: Evacuation order of Gaza triggers catastrophic humanitarian consequences
… — Nothing can justify the horrific attacks Israel suffered last weekend. Our hearts go … to wage war. The instructions issued by the Israeli authorities for the population of Gaza …
Israel and the occupied territories: Hospitals risk turning into morgues without electricity; hostages must be released immediately
… a thirsty child dirty water. At the same time Israeli families are worried sick about loved … We are now in contact with Hamas and Israeli officials as part of efforts on this …
Israel and the occupied territories: Targeting civilians leads to further spirals of violence and hatred
… Geneva (ICRC) – The recent violence in Israel and Gaza is at a level we have not seen … suffering. The ICRC, permanently present in Israel and the occupied territories since … partners. The ICRC has been present in Israel and the occupied territories since …
Israel and the occupied territories: People caught in rising violence need help
… in Gaza and what's still happening in Israel. At the end of the day who pays the … price? Civilians. My thoughts are with the Israeli people who have lost their friends and … the Near and Middle East The decision by the Israeli authorities to halt all food and …
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