International Committee of the Red Cross

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07 July 2025 17:38

In armed conflicts, no matter when, no matter who says the opposite, civilians must be protected and respected. Without excuses. Under international humanitarian law, every party to a conflict must follow this essential rule.

International Committee of the Red Cross

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07 July 2025 17:38

Today, a staff member at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah was injured by a stray bullet. Thankfully, he is stable and undergoing further treatment. This incident is unacceptable, and a reminder of the dangers civilians, medical staff, and patients experience every day in Gaza.

International Committee of the Red Cross

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07 July 2025 17:38

While children in some countries are heading off to summer camp, in Colombia, we’re doing something very different. We’re training children and their teachers how to protect themselves from gunfire, armed clashes, and explosive threats targeting their schools and/or homes 👇🏽

ICRC UK & Ireland

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07 July 2025 17:37

⚖ The 1949 Geneva Conventions were born after two world wars. The reasons for their adoption are more relevant than ever. States must back these rules with legal & practical measures if they're to be effective in conflict, say ICRC legal & prevention advisors. blogs.icrc.org/law-and-poli...

ICRC UK & Ireland

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07 July 2025 17:37

This morning, an ICRC staff member was wounded by a stray bullet at the Red Cross Field Hospital in Gaza. Such incidents, which we have seen our colleague Rieke speak about over the last three days, are unacceptable. ➡ Rieke's testimony: bsky.app/profile/icrc...