Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 December 2021. The presence of the American Red Cross in the Near East was ephemeral. The symbolic importance of Palestine and Jerusalem did not escape the ARC. The mission was highly technological, with cars, lorries, and pipes, but the reality of relief in Palestine was something else.

Oct 23, 2024 · We commend the heroic efforts of national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies across the Middle East, which remain on the front lines of this devastating conflict as their facilities, vehicles and supplies have been destroyed or challenged working amid gunfire, rocket attacks and bombings.

The American Red Cross Commission to Palestine, under the command of Col. St. John Ward, arrived in Egypt early in June last. Before proceeding to Jerusalem Colonel Ward and most of the members of the Commission came to Cairo to complete their organization and make certain necessary arrangements for their work in Palestine.

6 days ago · We have been present in Israel and the occupied territories since 1967 and have offices in Tel Aviv, Gaza, and across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. We carry out our work in coordination with our partners, the Palestine …

Nov 3, 2023 · The dramatic escalation of hostilities in Israel and Gaza has left millions of people living in fear, interrupted critical relief services, and left families grieving over tragic loss. From the start, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams have worked to help those who need it most.

Dec 1, 2021 · Davide Rodogno shows that international 'relief' and 'development' were intertwined long before the birth of the United Nations with humanitarians operating in a region devastated by war and famine...

Nov 16, 2023 · The American Red Cross has pledged $8 million to the ICRC to support its reunification efforts and other essential services and pledged $2 million to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support passage of goods from Egypt into Gaza, as well as the urgent needs of evacuees arriving in Egypt.

1 day ago · JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli army says the Red Cross confirms it has seven hostages — two Israelis and five Thai nationals.

Chicago citation style: Armenian & Syrian refugees waiting at Red Cross camp outside Jerusalem to be "disinfected". Jerusalem. Palestine jerusalem palestine, None. [Between 1917 and 1919] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2017670312/.

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