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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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In the past months, #Gaza hospitals have managed a number of influxes of wounded, amidst drug shortages and power… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Israel must abide by the International Himanitrian Law #KhanAlAhmar Press statement: icrc.org/en/document/we… pic.twitter.com/416h5L3Dez
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We are deeply concerned by Israel's decision to demolish private houses and other structures in Khan al Ahmar. Th… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Happy Hijri New Year! pic.twitter.com/apZBCuSlR1
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We wish you and your families happy and successful 5779! #RoshHashanah pic.twitter.com/IVKBKAjVuC
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One year ago, ICRC President @PMaurerICRC visited Israel and the Occupied Territories. During the visit, he stresse… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Twenty detainees and twenty prison guards in #Gaza learnt useful skills in aluminum manufacturing, blacksmithing, p… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Our team @ Shifa Hospital in #Gaza having a morning brief before a long working day. pic.twitter.com/0gZBBsI98j
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A short film inspired by real-life letters sent by family members to their loved ones in detention centers.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Despite present hardship and uncertain future, kids just want to play. #Gaza pic.twitter.com/S6SeUrzQj4
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There are wounds time cannot heal #InternationalDayoftheDisappeared. pic.twitter.com/k81Xyg352U
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