Surging violence, ixpansion are causing serious harm to civilians across the West Bank, making everyday life untenable for the civilian population. This year alone, dozens of Palestinians have been killed, hundreds injured and many more displaced. Homes and property have been damaged or destroyed, leaving many without shelter or livelihoods. “The frequent and severe violence must be brought to an end,” said Julien Lerisson, the head of the ICRC’s delegation for Israel and the occupied territories. “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 ...

Geneva (ICRC) – The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) today delivered 22 tonnes of life-saving medical supplies to Sana’a to replenish dwindling stocks and support hospitals responding to a growing number of war-wounded patients in Yemen. The delivery is part of a wider emergency response to intensifying fighting that has placed health-care facilities across Yemen under immense strain, including in Marib governorate, where an ICRC mobile surgical team has been deployed since late August. “The recent escalation in hostilities has overwhelmed hospitals, which are grappling with critical shortages of medical supplies and an influx of war-wounded patients,” said Christine Cipolla, ICRC’s head of delegation in Yemen. “This urgent ...

The course aims to improve specialized knowledge and skills among IRCS personnel in trauma and pre-hospital care domains. 💬In the opening ceremony, IRCS Under-Secretary-General for Education, Research and Technology, Dr. Rajaei, said the course aims to improve staff knowledge and skill levels, bring education closer to global standards, and eventually form a specialized team for pre-hospital trauma. 💬"The planning for the course began last year after the first hostilities." explained Navid Dadbin, Health Program Manager at the ICRC. "It will be implemented with 3 training courses followed by a training of trainers. A road map for continuation will be drawn up in the end," he added. 🔻The first group includes 8 IRCS staff members from the Education, ...