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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 2018
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1.5 millionpeople benefited from our water and infrastructure projects.
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40,000wounded people received medical supplies sufficient for treatment in 11 hospitals and 3 emergency service providers in Gaza.
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29,700family members were able to visit their Palestinian relatives in Israeli places of detention, providing transportation and facilitating permits.
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21,200people in the border areas of Gaza received mine risk awareness education sessions to reduce their exposure to the danger of explosive remnants of war.
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3,000people were provided with physical rehabilitation services and mobility devices in Artificial Limbs and Polio Center in Gaza.
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2,800Red Cross Messages and 2,965 verbal greetings were exchanged between detainees and their family members and between separated families across borders.
Latest Tweets
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Great pleasure to have Osama Silwadi talk about his work at our workshop for for young Palestinian photographers. W… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Professor Samer Mousa on teaching International Humanitarian Law in #Gaza: "IHL moved from being a simple subject… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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For many people family visits we organize are the vital lifeline and the only chance to see their detained relative… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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We are happy to announce that we signed a multi-year partnership agreement with @Mdais. Looking forward to working… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Mohammad and Noura are a young couple from #Gaza. Two years ago Mohammad graduated as an IT technician. Unable to f… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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‘Psychological impact is the worst.’ Our colleague Anselm speaking about his work in the South of #Israel.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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These women inspire us. #InternationalWomensDay2019 pic.twitter.com/TgPHL60Gh4
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Beautiful embroidery made by women detainees in #Gaza. #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/Q5UazJElUA
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Women have always played a crucial part in the International Red Cross/ Red Crescent Movement. Volunteering their… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Happening now in #Gaza: a teacher, a psychologist, a sportswoman... these women did not let a disability define who… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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"After I was injured in 2006 war, I spent a yer in bed, isolated, depressed. I did not want to talk to anyone," say… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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This year, we mark 70th anniversary of Geneva Conventions. Join @ICRC President Peter Maurer on March,13 for a live… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Our nurse Sarah sharing experience with her colleagues in #Gaza. Contributing to the capacity building of the healt… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Small micro economic grants that help big dreams come true. This business in the border area of #Gaza transforms ol… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Spring is the time of hope and renewal. Seeing the nature in bloom, we all hope for good #SpringNews. pic.twitter.com/s7t2N20LPY
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