The ongoing hostilities in the Middle East will only bring more suffering and destruction. The time to de-escalate is now, and political will is urgent and needed. We are calling for respect of the rules of war and the protection of civilians. @icrc.org www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

The humanitarian situation in #Gaza is beyond catastrophic. The scale of destruction we see right now will not bring us closer to peace or stability. It will only deepen the suffering. We @ICRC are calling for urgent protection of civilians. www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

What is a Red Cross Message? ✉️ It’s a piece of paper delivered by our staff and volunteers. ✉️ It’s a last resort for people to contact their families. ✉️ It’s a lifeline for people in prison or separated by conflict. - It’s hope.

The use of cyber operations as means or methods of warfare in armed conflicts poses a real risk of harm to civilians. It is essential to understand how international humanitarian law (IHL) protects civilians, civilian infrastructure, and civilian data against cyber harm.

Our @ICRC premises in #Gaza have been struck again. This is the second time in three weeks. We condemn in the strongest terms any action that inhibits our ability to do our work and risks the lives of humanitarian workers. Our statement: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Gaza has become hell on earth. People don't have access to water, electricity, food, in many parts. For six weeks, nothing has come in, so we will, in a couple of weeks' time, run out of supplies to keep the hospital going. @icrc.org President M. Spoljaric👇🏻 www.reuters.com/world/middle...

The #MyanmarEarthquake has left over 100 health facilities severely damaged, and poor access to electricity and drinking water. We are calling on all parties to put aside their differences and enable wider humanitarian access to communities in all affected areas. www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

The earthquake in #Myanmar has devastated communities already suffering from armed conflict and violence. We @icrc.org are on the ground with the Myanmar Red Cross, preparing to assist those affected, including reconnecting family members who have been separated. Our Head of Delegation 👇🏻

"This morning’s earthquake has devastated communities across Myanmar, with reports of hundreds injured, displaced and unaccounted for." Régis Savioz, ICRC’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, shares more 👇🏽

📍 Gaza | Today, our office in Rafah was damaged by an explosive projectile despite being clearly marked and notified to all parties. We decry the attack against our premises. Civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. Read more: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

We @ICRC strongly decry the attack against our premises in #Gaza. Fortunately, all our colleagues are safe but this impacts our capacity to support the too many civilians facing the horrors of the recent escalation of hostilities. Our statement: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

“We can feel the panic in the air, the sound of ambulance sirens is a constant, and we can see the pain and devastation in the faces of those we are helping” @ICRC medical staff describe the scenes in #Gaza as they provide help at the Red Cross hospital 👇🏻 www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Anti-Personnel Mines: preparing for war while throwing out international humanitarian law is a false promise of security in war and the wrong choice. Inevitably, civilians will pay the price. #GenevaConventions blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

With no assistance -food, water, medicines- and with electricity heavily curtailed, life for people in #Gaza becomes unbearable. We @ICRC are warning of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Our news release: www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

Over the past weeks the ceasefire agreement has allowed for families to be reunited and for the deceased to be brought back to their loved ones. Some relief amidst so much suffering. We @ICRC remain committed to facilitate further releases. Our statement👇🏻 www.icrc.org/en/news-rele...

The way wars are fought today will inform the way they are fought tomorrow. Where basic humanitarian rules are violated, rebuilding costs skyrocket, and new security threats fester.  @ICRC President at the 58th session of the Human Rights Council 👇🏻

The situation for civilians in northern West Bank is extremely worrying: displaced from their homes, they are struggling to access basic services and information on their missing loved ones. We reiterate that people should be treated humanely and protected from violence.

📍 Haiti | Millions of people are exposed to harm amid armed violence. Access to basic services remains difficult, especially for displaced people. Through dialogue with armed actors, we work to reduce harm and facilitate people's access to humanitarian services.

It is high time states commit to reversing the downward spiral of death and devastation that we see in conflicts zones across the world today. The world -and future generations- cannot afford ever-escalating wars. @ICRC President 👇🏻 www.icrc.org/en/statement...

Yasmine Praz-Dessimoz, Director of Operations at the ICRC, shares her experience in Syria with RTS: devastated landscapes, families searching for answers, and an armed conflict that continues affecting civilians 👇🏼 Audio in French: www.rts.ch/audio-podcas...

International humanitarian law #IHL protects education during conflict, ensuring the safety of students, staff, and facilities. Parties to conflict must respect these protections and ensure education continues, even in the most challenging times. #InternationalDayofEducation

📍 Yemen | Today, 153 conflict-related detainees were unilaterally released in Sana'a. We assisted the detainees to ensure their release was humane and dignified. Read more 👉🏼 http://ms.spr.ly/63325UOQa7

📍 Israel and the Occupied Territories | We have completed the second phase of release operations, reuniting more families. For more details, please see our operational update: http://ms.spr.ly/63322UOCdm