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Israel and the occupied territories
In Israel and occupied territories, the ICRC strives to bring about a difference in people's lives through its activities and programmes. We visit detainees, reunite families, support livelihood projects, and help improve access to the essential services, like water and electricity. Above all, we stand up for people and promote their rights and dignity.
We have been present in Israel and occupied territories since 1967 and work with the Palestine Red Crescent Society and the Magen David Adom Society. The ICRC has offices in Tel Aviv, West Bank and Gaza.
In numbers
In 2017
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1.8 millionpeople were helped.
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950,000people benefited from our water and infrastructure projects.
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835,000people received health-care services, including mental health and physical rehabilitation.
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40,000family visits were facilitated to Palestinian detainees in Israeli places of detention.
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4,000families were helped to maintain their livelihood through our economic and agricultural projects.
Latest Tweets
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We are worried by the ongoing escalation between #Gaza and #Israel. We call on all sides to take precautions to avo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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When Issam lost his leg, he lost job opportunities in #Gaza economy with its 47% unemployment rate. After years of… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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‘The problem is that #Gaza is totally dependent on aid," @ICRC Jacques de Maio told @NPR… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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A rare piece of good news coming from #Gaza. For the first time in many months people have been enjoying almost 16… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Speakers from 10+ countries will share ideas on recent developments in international humanitarian law #IHL and dete… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The olive trees are tired: In the West Bank, a struggle to farm youtu.be/eiYprMTUF1k via @YouTube
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Discussing developments in International Humanitarian Law #IHL with law professors of six Palestinian universities. pic.twitter.com/8k1l9WYwtF
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BBC team speaking to our surgeon Dr. John Wolfe this morning in #Gaza. pic.twitter.com/YfXYGHmZ3C
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The old town of #Hebron is a difficult place for a kid to grow. Hazem's mother is constantly worried that it is dan… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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