Historical Timeline—ICRC, Geneva Conventions and the Republic of Korea
… of the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel, the ICRC has been relentlessly … a neutral intermediary for the release of the Israeli hostages and palestinian detainees. …
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The Arms Trade Treaty must be faithfully implemented to prevent serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law
… in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Israel and the occupied territories, the …
Geneva Conventions 75th anniversary: Foundational treaties save lives and dignity, but massive humanitarian suffering shows the world must recommit
… suffering in the armed conflicts between Israel and Gaza, and Russia and Ukraine. …
Middle East: De-escalation and protection of civilians urgently needed
… recent weeks a wave of deadly strikes has hit Israel and the Occupied Territories , southern …
What does the law say about the responsibilities of the Occupying Power in the occupied Palestinian territory?
… by occupation law. In the ICRC’s view, is Israel an Occupying Power? The ICRC’s … longstanding position is that, since 1967, Israel occupies the West Bank, including East … the 1967 international armed conflict between Israel and its neighbouring states, the …
Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory: The law of occupation must be respected
… Palestinian territory, as remaining under Israeli occupation governed by treaty and … and expansion of civilian settlements by Israel in the occupied West Bank is incompatible with Israel’s obligation under article 49(6) of the …
Humanitarian Visa d’Or: Hugh Kinsella Cunningham wins for documenting the plight of civilians in the DRC
… that also included work about Ukraine, Gaza, Israel, Myanmar and Sudan. "I was moved by the …
Gaza: ICRC calls for protection of civilians while hoping for an agreement amidst evacuations, military operations and negotiations
… (ICRC) warned in February that a significant Israeli military operation in Rafah would pose … areas in Rafah were issued on Monday by Israel, the ICRC reiterates that all must be …
Empress Shôken Fund announces 103rd funding distribution to support projects in 17 countries
… work. Lebanon The renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in the …
Israel and the occupied territories: Key Facts and Figures from 7 October 2023 to 31 March 2024
… the onset of renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in … to exact an immense human toll across Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. … up its response to address new needs in Israel and Gaza. It also stepped up its …
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