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Israel and the occupied territories: The ICRC urges protection for Gaza civilians evacuating and staying behind

… 12-11-2023 Jerusalem (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross … of the ICRC's sub-delegation in Gaza. "As a humanitarian worker, I feel frustrated not … obligations under international humanitarian law. While civilians continue to move from the …

News release

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC demands protection of patients, health-care workers, medical facilities in Gaza amid escalating attacks

… 10-11-2023 Gaza (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross … who are protected under international humanitarian law.   Attacks on medical facilities and …

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Come through the screen – see the reality of war in Colombia

… again we see with our own eyes violations of international humanitarian law (IHL) – the body of law asserting that …

Law and policy topic

ICRC president tells Gaza forum: civilians must be protected, hostages must be released unharmed

… given by Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the international humanitarian conference for the people of Gaza … lasts any longer. International humanitarian law is the most complete and practical tool at …

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Seoul: State Representatives Discuss Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities to International Humanitarian Law

… to enhance the respect and implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The International Committee of the …

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Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC decries the shooting of its humanitarian convoy in Gaza

… Jerusalem (ICRC) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is deeply troubled that its humanitarian convoy in Gaza City came under … obligation under international humanitarian law to respect and protect humanitarian

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Israel and the occupied territories: Horrific suffering of civilians must end

… the essentials to survive. Safe and sustained humanitarian access across Gaza is urgently … Parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law and protect all civilians from the conduct …

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Israel and the Occupied Territories: ICRC’ Response to Humanitarian Needs Generated by Recent Outbreak of Hostilities

… despite their special protection under international humanitarian law.  While the world’s attention focused on …

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Israel and the occupied territories: Ambulances arrive at Rafah crossing; ICRC calls for the protection of medical facilities and personnel

… on Monday. Two vehicles belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross … Gaza. It is an obligation under international humanitarian law to protect them from harm.” As the …

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The protection of hospitals during armed conflicts: What the law says

… According to international humanitarian law (IHL), health establishments and units, …

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