War on Lebanon 2024 Press Releases
Children and families in Lebanon continue to be directly affected by the deteriorating humanitarian crisis and violent intensification of hostilities across the country.
The Israeli military’s targeting of branches of Qard al-Hassan, a non-profit financial association affiliated with Hezbollah, with over 30 branches across Lebanon, likely violates international humanitarian law and must be investigated as a war crime, Amnesty International said today.
In support of the Government-led emergency response, the humanitarian emergency response, the humanitarian community launched a Flash Appeal to community launched a Flash Appeal to enable partners to rapidly deliver enable partners to rapidly deliver humanitarian assistance.
The number of internally displaced people (IDP) continued to rise since the intensity of the hostilities increased mid-September 2024, and many of them are displaced for the second time since 08 October 2023, the Gaza conflict spillover along Lebanon’s southern border.
To date, the Government of Lebanon reports that over 1 million people have been displaced internally, while more than 400,000 (30% Lebanese and 70% Syrian) have fled to Syria, according to UNHCR.
Since October 8 there has been an increase in cross-border incidents between Israel and Lebanon, resulting in the displacement of people both within the South and elsewhere within the country.
Since the escalation of hostilities in mid-September 2024, displacement has dramatically increased from 110,000 between October 2023 and September 2024 to nearly 800,000 by 16 October 2024.
Access to essential services is increasingly difficult for both displaced and host communities.
MSF teams in Lebanon have launched a helpline to reach people unable to access care in person due to heavy bombardments and movement restrictions.
The conflict in Lebanon continues to intensify, with Israeli airstrikes causing widespread destruction, including damage to Amel centers. Despite this, Amel's mobile medical units and field teams remain operational, providing essential services.