ICRC in Israel & OT

For 2 years, the Red Cross Field Hospital has provided lifesaving care, and now we have refurbished and upgraded it to continue its essential work. But healing people in #Gaza takes more than this, it takes clean water, sanitation & news about the whereabouts of their loved ones.

Different landscapes. Different crises. The same human heart. Across the world, our staff and volunteers and the people they serve are neighbors, friends, colleagues, family members. This is what unites us. This is who we are, united in humanity. #8May #RedCrossRedCrescentDay

📍Gaza: Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah undergoes overhaul to continue addressing urgent health care needs Read the full story here: icrc.org/en/news-releas…

Together with @PalestineRCS, the ICRC weapon contamination team installed 10 murals to warn of the ongoing threat of explosive remnants of war. Unexploded weapons endanger civilians, especially children, long after the conflict stops. These murals save lives and prevent injuries.

For decades, northern Israel has endured the consequences of armed conflict. To support communities, we worked with partners at the Community Stress Prevention Center to establish a trauma centre that is already helping people affected by hostilities to recover.

In armed conflict, civilians must be protected at all times, without exception. Here are five rules to protect them👇

Aseel was counting down to her wedding. Instead, she woke up to an explosion, and by morning, she had lost her home and her leg. Through rehabilitation and a prosthetic limb, she walked into her wedding with strength. Read the full story here👇 ms.spr.ly/6010vD2MQ

@WHO @ICRC "The training has tangibly developed our skills, enabling us to respond more quickly to critical cases and save lives using the simplest means available." — Moamen Al-Jaddi, ED Nurse, Al-Shifa Hospital

BEC is a course developed by @WHO, @ICRC, and @IFEMofficial that teaches nurses and junior doctors to rapidly assess and manage life-threatening conditions — with little to no equipment. In Gaza, that's not a scenario. That's daily reality.

In #Gaza, many health facilities are damaged or destroyed. Yet healthcare workers at Al-Shifa Hospital are still showing up — and still being trained. This month, they completed Basic Emergency Care (BEC) training. Here's why that matters. 👇

Since the 7 Oct. attacks the ICRC has elevated its support to first responders in Israel. We helped ZAKA - an org. dedicated to the handling of deceased - to purchase advanced lighting systems. “When you want to honour a person after death, you can’t afford to miss anything.”

18 years old, 30 surgeries & still waiting to walk again. Yasmin's story is one of thousands in #Gaza, where hospitals are on the brink of collapse & medical supplies are critically low.

Today we remember the six million Jewish men, women, and children murdered, and millions of others murdered and persecuted during the Holocaust. We honour their memory and stand in remembrance with all the communities affected by this atrocity.

“I wish I could go back to how things were before.” Amir was injured by an explosion while walking home. His story reflects the devastating toll explosive remnants of war continue to have on children and families in #Gaza.

During the regional escalation, Magen David Adom teams play a pivotal role, treating the wounded in the many sites across Israel. We are full of appreciation of how MDA has performed this life saving work. We remain committed to supporting our partners, according to their needs.

Hebron has faced movement restrictions for decades, making it even harder for Hamdi to attend school. He taught himself graphic design at home, then joined an ICRC vocational training programme. Today, he is planning his own business. Read more here 👇 ms.spr.ly/6012QIBhg

📍Northern Israel | Living in fear every day. Alarms, explosions, and uncertainty make even the simplest plans feel impossible. Shira shares from northern Israel. 👇🏽

📍Occupied West Bank | In areas affected by armed conflict, children are losing something they can never recover: their education. Ahmed, a teacher from the Occupied West Bank, shares how the war has transformed his life and the lives of his students. 👇🏽

📍Gaza | Sanaa spent months wondering what had become of her son, Alaa, after the day he walked out and never returned. For the first time, Alaa was not by his mother’s side during Ramadan, and his absence weighed heavily on her and the entire family. This is their story👇

📍Gaza One year has passed since the killing of 8 @PalestineRCS medics and 7 other first responders in Gaza. Our thoughts today are with their loved ones. Humanitarian workers must be able to carry their work in safety.