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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 2019
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1.2 millionpeople in the Gaza Strip could maintain or improve access to clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity from our water and infrastructure projects.
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500health staff was trained to provide mental health consultations and 250 people in the Gaza strip recieved this service.
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85,374family members were able to visit 6,375 of their Palestinian relatives in Israeli places of detention, providing transportation and facilitating permits.
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552people in the Gaza Strip participated in cash for work program and 148 people received cash grants to start new businesses
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3,500people were provided with physical rehabilitation services and mobility devices in Artificial Limbs and Polio Center in Gaza.
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2,400verbal greetings and 650 Red Cross Messages were exchanged between detainees and their family members and between separated families across borders.
Latest Tweets
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Even though #COVID19 appears to be contained in #Gaza, with all known cases quarantined, Gazans aren't taking any c… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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How can we best show solidarity with each other during the COVID-19 pandemic? Let us know in the replies if you have other ideas!
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We’re working hard to ensure we retain our operational capability to respond to developments in the conflict and th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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We have to win the fight against #COVID19. The appeal will cover our delegation's response to the pandemic, incl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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People in Gaza are increasingly staying at home due to COVID-19. But the Strip's ️ crisis hasn't gone anywhere. An… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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With the #COVID19 pandemic underway, we are all concerned about the welfare of loved ones, particularly those in pl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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"The only personal life I enjoy is when I go to sleep," says Tali, an @Mdais paramedic helping to collect swab sam… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The usually bustling markets of Gaza are closed as a precaution against a possible COVID-19 outbreak. It's a prude… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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In the fight against #COVID19, information is key. Our partners the @PalestineRCS are working hard to make sure P… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Yesterday we asked you what question you wanted answered about #COVID19. You told us you wanted to know if food ca… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Which of these questions are you most interested in having the answer to regarding #COVID19? (If you have another… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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