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In recent weeks, there has been a wave of deadly attacks in Israel and the Occupied Territories, southern Lebanon and Yemen, while clashes continue to destroy lives in Gaza, with casualties reported almost daily. among the city dwellers. These horrific and painful events must serve as a call to action to prioritize the protection of civilian lives during armed conflicts.
“We are very concerned about the growing risk of the conflict continuing and spreading in the region, and we urge all parties and the international community to reduce tensions urgently,” Eloi Fillion, regional director of the ICRC for the East and Middle East.
“International humanitarian law (IHL) provides very important protection for civilians. All parties must respect their obligations under the law, which is why the ICRC urges all parties involved to take the necessary measures to limit the effects of the conflict on the civilian population. “We call on the international community to do everything possible to prevent these horrific effects of violence from escalating to the point of provoking a regional-scale conflict.”
About the ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization with a dedicated mission established in the Geneva Conventions of 1949. It helps people affected by armed conflicts and other situations. of violence around the world, making everything possible. to protect their lives and dignity, and to reduce their suffering, always together with the Red Cross and Red Crescent partners.
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