Civilian lives and property must be respected and protected. Israeli Security Forces (ISF) must ensure the population in Jenin have unimpeded access to health services, shelter, food, and water. Ambulances and first responders must have unhindered access to wounded people and be able to provide emergency care without putting their own lives at risk.
Spiraling levels of violence in the first six months of 2023 have led to heightened tensions and a worrying deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the West Bank.
Immediate efforts are needed to end the prevailing violence.
The staff and volunteers of the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) have been responding to the urgent humanitarian needs. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is supporting these efforts through coordination of access and will continue to provide assistance as needed.
For all media enquiries, contact:
Sarah Davies, ICRC Jerusalem, sadavies@icrc.org, +972526019 150
Imene Trabelsi, ICRC Beirut, itrabelsi@icrc.org, +961313 83 53
Jessica Moussan, ICRC Dubai, jmoussan@icrc.org, +971504254091
