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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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Gaza's Artificial Limbs and Polio Centre provides life-changing services to amputees. This month the ALPC's Heba an… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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"I've always dreamed of helping in emergency situations." Malka Lok is an ambulance driver for our partners, the Ma… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Preparation saves lives. That's why we once again held our trauma management course for doctors and nurses working… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Proximity to people affected by conflict is at the heart of our operations. pic.twitter.com/DMjZ2qPptl
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With the agreement of both sides and the protection of our emblem, these diggers are out in the Gazan sun every day… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Thread. Hunger strikes are a common form of protest by Palestinian detainees in Israel. The ICRC is often called u… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Three images, three visions of unemployment. Here are the winning images in our recent competition for Palestinian… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Today we announced the winner of our annual competition for Gaza photojournalists. Here's winner Mohammed Al Zaanou… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Ever wondered what it might be like to volunteer to help others in a dangerous situation? Check out this photo stor… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The olive harvest is about to begin in the West Bank, traditionally a joyous time for Palestinians. But restriction… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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