A Palestinian detainee on hunger strike is in critical state
… administratively detained and hospitalized in Israel. “ICRC doctors have been visiting Mr. … said the head of ICRC’s health department in Israel and the occupied territories, Yves …
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Hunger strikes and the purpose of ICRC visits
… Visiting Palestinian detainees in Israeli detention facilities is a key part of … strike: Q&A: Hunger strikes in prisons in Israel and the occupied territories Detainees' … Tena Rubio, the ICRC's detention doctor in Israeli places of detention …
Annual Report 2020
… Egypt Iran, Islamic Republic of Iraq Israel and the Occupied Territories Jordan … SEA COVERING: Egypt, League of Arab States ISRAEL The ICRC has been in Egypt, with some … 17,172 16,689 499 379 34 118 8 2,263 13,120 Israel and the Occupied Territories 473 …
Philippines: How we're helping build a stronger mental health workforce in Mindanao
… fill this gap in a sustainable manner," said Israel Arturo Medina Gasca, an ICRC MHPSS …
Devastating aftermath of Israel-Gaza escalation
… try to rebuild lives and livelihoods after Israel-Gaza escalation. People in Gaza and Israel have been deeply affected by the latest …
A statement from Robert Mardini, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, after his visit to Israel and occupied Palestinian territory this week
… I visited Gaza yesterday, and the south of Israel today. The trauma in this region grows … what they they are left with. Civilians in Israel have also paid a high price. In the … support our partners from Magen David Adom in Israel and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. …
Facts & Figures Gaza-May 2021
… Renewed hostilities between Gaza and Israel broke out in May and lasted for 11 … branch in Gaza and Magen David Adom (MDA) in Israel. In response to the urgent needs … Renewed hostilities between Gaza and Israel broke out in May and lasted for 11 …
ICRC deploying additional staff to Gaza
… this week through Amman en route to Gaza and Israel. It is hoped that the deployment of …
Statement by Fabrizio Carboni, ICRC Near and Middle East Director
… and destruction for civilians in Gaza and in Israel. The focus now must be on support for …
Israel and the occupied territories: No time to lose
… Hostilities between Gaza and Israel must stop and much-needed humanitarian … must start now. The populations in Gaza and Israel are facing the most intense cycle of … and destruction for civilians in Gaza and in Israel. The focus now must be on support for …
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