Israel and the occupied territories

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Electricity shortages affect all aspects of life in Gaza

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Israel and the occupied territories

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RT @ICRC: Medical facilities are supposed to be neutral grounds during conflict. They're #NotATarget. cityatwar.icrc.org pic.twitter.com/b4wjp6bDEw

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Precious lives were lost here yesterday on both sides. Our thoughts go to their respective families whose loss few of us can fathom.

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@MahaAbdallah We are all saddened by today's events Maha. This should not stop us all from reminding all parties of… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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@xabueid Hi Xavier, the absence of a public statement is not an indication of lack of action on our side. We are in contact with all sides.

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With foreseen tensions and potential clashes in today's Friday prayers- pave the way for first responders and ensur… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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We have been a little quiet lately on Twitter. But we're back, in the field, behind our desks and platforms. Stay t… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Mohammad from #Jericho makes us want to bring out the kids in us this weekend. #Happyweekend to you all from us at… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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RT @ICRC: For 10 years, electricity has been restricted in #Gaza to 8 hours a day. Today, most people get 2-3 hours, if they'… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Did you know that donkey carts are still in use in #Gaza? It is an indicator of the scale of poverty there. pic.twitter.com/UlVZys4qtE

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Can Int’l humanitarian law be applied in outer space? Join our session on Tuesday @CyberWeekConf #CyberWeek2017 ow.ly/bS2H30cNHK8

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With this archive photo of apples transferred by the ICRC from the Golan to Syria via Kuneitra crossing, we wish yo… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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With 2-3 hours of electricity in #Gaza right now- most streets are pitch dark at night. pic.twitter.com/LIKgLryy3U

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She has been a pillar for us @ICRC over the past 35 years and a role model for her conservative society. We are pro… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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Ziad from #Hebron can teach you more about the art of living than many self-help books can. We are full of awe. pic.twitter.com/fQ9m3crpCI

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How do we at the @ICRC work to protect #civilians in armed #conflicts? Our staff met last week with IR students at… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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RT @RMardiniICRC: How deadly are wars in cities in #Yemen, #Syria & #Iraq? Find out in our new report: cityatwar.icrc.org pic.twitter.com/ONI2XcHbTG

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RT @ICRC: Urban warfare is the new normal. Battles take place in people’s homes, schools and streets. New footage:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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RT @ICRC: War is back in cities and the stakes have never been higher: bit.ly/2sjX1bD pic.twitter.com/RsxStKU5Hg

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RT @ICRC: No power won’t stop these children from getting an education. With only a few hours of electricity a day in #Gaza,… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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RT @ICRC: Cities have become war's new front lines: bit.ly/2sjX1bD pic.twitter.com/xcF0bKzwG3

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1,250,000

gained improved access to water and electricity.

1,000

persons benefitted from physical rehabilitation services in Gaza.

114,000

individual visits were facilitated to Palestinian detainees in Israeli places of detention.

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