Occupied Palestinian territories

CDAC Network members have been responding to humanitarian needs on the ground in the occupied Palestinian territories for decades.

Since the conflict in Gaza erupted in October 2023, members such as UNICEF, OCHA, WFP and our partner, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), have been spearheading emergency assistance efforts.

Through facilitating collaboration, knowledge-sharing and joint advocacy, CDAC is addressing critical communication and information needs in Gaza, the wider occupied Palestinian territories and the region.

We convene a regular community of practice on in-country coordination and collaboration, including facilitating a radio broadcast subgroup of our media and UN members bringing radio access to affected people in Gaza. In early 2024, we hosted a members-only learning event to launch Ground Truth Solutions’ study of community perceptions in Gaza.

Looking ahead, CDAC is actively engaged in scenario planning for future humanitarian response in Gaza following a possible cessation of hostilities. The current focus is on ensuring a coordinated, accessible and locally relevant communication strategy for affected communities once humanitarian access is restored.

Key tools for communication in conflict

How-to guide: collective communication and community engagement in humanitarian action – CDAC Network (in Arabic, English and seven other languages)

Practical guide to working with rumours and misinformation – CDAC Network (in Arabic, English and French)

Framework for making sure you have the right people in the right place at the right time for effective communication and engagement – CDAC Network

Quick guide to information management – CDAC Network

Glossary of 208 technical humanitarian terms for protection from sexual exploitation and abuse – CLEAR Global (in Arabic, English and 38 other languages)

Community feedback Kit – IFRC Community Engagement Hub

Resources

  • Urgent call to prioritise communication in Gaza

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  • Status of communication and information in Gaza

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  • The digital frontier: ICRC’s Director-General on the information landscape in conflict

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  • Media landscape guide: Palestinian territories

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  • Community priorities and perceptions of aid and support in Gaza – from CDAC member Ground Truth Solutions

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  • Media landscape assessment: West Bank & Gaza – from CDAC member Internews

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  • The silencing of Gaza – from CDAC member International Media Support

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  • Frequently asked questions on ICRC’s work in Israel and the occupied territories – from CDAC member ICRC

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  • Palestine communications dashboard – from CDAC partner Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC)

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