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Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (@ICRC) in #Israel and the Occupied Territories [the #West_Bank, the #Gaza Strip, the #Golan]

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📍Ramallah, West Bank Working to promote respect of IHL & enhance knowledge of & commitment to this body of law, the ICRC held an IHL Moot Court Competition on 4 October in cooperation with the Palestinian National Committee of IHL, chaired by the Palestinian Minister of Justice.
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The winning team, from An-Najah National University, will be participating in the Regional IHL Moot Court Competition in Oman on 5-6 November 2026. "It was a really great experience to participate in this competition & represent young people as influential members of society."
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"We believe that participating in such events is not just about winning prizes, but about strengthening our character as law students and serving as the best representatives of our University," shared Mu'min Faqih, a participant from An-Najah National University.
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📍Gaza Strip Three years on from the escalation of armed conflict in Gaza, people need sustainable solutions. They need conditions in which they can begin to rebuild their lives, in safety and with dignity. Read more 👇🏻 webedit.icrc.org/en/article/…

Gaza: Life altering experiences stay with civilians three years on from the escalation of conflict

Three years have passed since the escalation of armed conflict in the Gaza Strip. Life for civilians remains extremely difficult with severe challenges affecting almost every aspect of their daily...

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📍Gaza Strip Children just want to feel safe & shape their own lives. At a community mental health centre we support in Gaza, displaced children drew where they feel most safe: a home. Yesterday was #WorldMentalHealth Day; mental health matters, and in Gaza, more help is needed.
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📍Gaza Strip Sanad was the first baby born at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah. His family named him Sanad, meaning "support" and "strength". Now, looking forward to his third birthday, his parents’ wish for him is simple: to grow up safe & have a chance at a better life.
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📍Israel "Three years passed since the 7 October attacks. No one has remained the same". Staff & volunteers of @Mdais helped hundreds of people that day & lost many colleagues. The ICRC remembers those killed & continues to work with MDA to support conflict-affected communities.
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This week marks three years since an unprecedented escalation of violence that has seen countless lives shattered, thousands of people killed and injured, and families torn apart. Full statement here: icrc.org/en/statement/israel…
This week marks three years since an unprecedented escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied territories that has seen countless lives shattered, thousands of people killed and injured, and families torn apart. “There are no words that can truly reflect the scale and horror of this human loss. We have seen too much pain over the last three years and we must not lose sight of the humanity we share. Respect for the laws of war ensures space for humanity even during dark moments. We reiterate our call to de-escalate the conflict and provide a path for peace – so that all people affected by the conflict can live safely and in dignity with their loved ones.“ -Julien Lerisson ICRC’s head of delegation for Israel and the occupied territories

ALT This week marks three years since an unprecedented escalation of violence in Israel and the occupied territories that has seen countless lives shattered, thousands of people killed and injured, and families torn apart. “There are no words that can truly reflect the scale and horror of this human loss. We have seen too much pain over the last three years and we must not lose sight of the humanity we share. Respect for the laws of war ensures space for humanity even during dark moments. We reiterate our call to de-escalate the conflict and provide a path for peace – so that all people affected by the conflict can live safely and in dignity with their loved ones.“ -Julien Lerisson ICRC’s head of delegation for Israel and the occupied territories

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Surging violence, increasing restrictions on movement and an acceleration of settlement expansion are causing serious harm to civilians across the West Bank. International humanitarian law must be upheld. icrc.org/en/news-release/wes…
West Bank. Surging violence, increasing restrictions on movement and an acceleration of settlement expansion are causing serious harm to civilians, making everyday life untenable for the civilian population. "The frequent and severe violence must be brought to an end. Authorities have a responsibility to protect the population from violence, including when that violence is inflicted by settlers. What international humanitarian law says on the protection of private and public property, and on the population’s access to essential services, must be respected." -Julien Lerisson ICRC’s head of delegation for Israel and the occupied territories

ALT West Bank. Surging violence, increasing restrictions on movement and an acceleration of settlement expansion are causing serious harm to civilians, making everyday life untenable for the civilian population. "The frequent and severe violence must be brought to an end. Authorities have a responsibility to protect the population from violence, including when that violence is inflicted by settlers. What international humanitarian law says on the protection of private and public property, and on the population’s access to essential services, must be respected." -Julien Lerisson ICRC’s head of delegation for Israel and the occupied territories

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📍 Gaza City The ICRC is supporting local authorities to respond to today’s tragic building collapse in Gaza City by providing materials and equipment to enable the search effort.
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📍Israel | Today, our team held a technical meeting, assessment and tour of a military detention facility in Israel. The team neither met nor had direct contact with any detainees. Full news release: ms.spr.ly/6016akP8i
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At the request of the relevant parties, we facilitated the transfer of five individuals released from Israeli detention to Lebanon. One individual was transferred on Thursday, and four others on Friday, with full respect for the safety and dignity of the individuals involved. Many families in Lebanon are still waiting for answers about the fate of loved ones who may be detained, deceased or otherwise unaccounted for. Read more 👉🏽ms.spr.ly/6019aVrTZ
At the request of the relevant parties, we facilitated the transfer of five individuals released from Israeli detention to Lebanon. One individual was transferred on Thursday, and four others on Friday, with full respect for the safety and dignity of the individuals involved. Our role in this operation was purely humanitarian, acting as a neutral intermediary between Israel and Lebanon. Many families in Lebanon are still waiting for answers about the fate of loved ones who may be detained, deceased or otherwise unaccounted for. We also stand ready to act as a neutral intermediary in future humanitarian operations whenever the parties reach an agreement. Since October 2023, our teams have not had access to detainees held in Israeli places of detention, including Lebanese nationals.

ALT At the request of the relevant parties, we facilitated the transfer of five individuals released from Israeli detention to Lebanon. One individual was transferred on Thursday, and four others on Friday, with full respect for the safety and dignity of the individuals involved. Our role in this operation was purely humanitarian, acting as a neutral intermediary between Israel and Lebanon. Many families in Lebanon are still waiting for answers about the fate of loved ones who may be detained, deceased or otherwise unaccounted for. We also stand ready to act as a neutral intermediary in future humanitarian operations whenever the parties reach an agreement. Since October 2023, our teams have not had access to detainees held in Israeli places of detention, including Lebanese nationals.

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📍Gaza Strip Last week, the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah held a first-of-its-kind training on plaster splints and fracture stabilization. Led by ICRC specialists, the training will enhance emergency skills and readiness among Gaza physiotherapists.
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📍 Gaza Strip For families whose loved ones are unaccounted for, the pain and suffering are constant. Not knowing what has happened to them is an open emotional wound. Read their stories here 👇🏻 ms.spr.ly/6013ar63f

Gaza: Thousands of families suffer in uncertainty while their loved ones remain missing

People in Gaza not only experience the direct consequences of fighting, such as death and injury, or loss of their homes. They also experience suffering that is less visible, as many of them are left...

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On World Humanitarian Day, we honour the efforts of @mda_israel medical workers who dedicate their lives to help people in need across Israel, including during armed conflict. This year’s theme is “Protect those who protect humanity: respect the law.” #WHD2026 #ActForHumanity
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For World Humanitarian Day 2026, we honour the work of @PalestineRCS paramedics, who dedicate their lives to helping people affected by armed conflict. This year’s theme is “Protect those who protect humanity: respect the law.” #WHD2026 #ActForHumanity
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📍Gaza Strip | For Palestinians in Gaza, the impact of the hostilities continues, making their daily lives incredibly difficult amid fear and uncertainty of what the future holds. Click here for more 👇🏻 ms.spr.ly/6011ay0B5

The daily struggle for a dignified life continues for Palestinians in Gaza

For hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, the living conditions remain extremely difficult amid constant fear, insecurity, often-repeated displacement and a profound uncertainty about what...

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Regular blood donors are much needed in the Gaza Strip to enable injuries to be treated and patients’ lives to be saved. The ICRC facilitates blood donations every month at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah, in collaboration with local health authorities.
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