The “crisis in Lebanon is escalating”, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) disclosed.
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| People fleeing Lebanon following heightening tensions as a result of intense fighting between Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah |
This disclosure is coming following intense fighting between Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The UN humanitarian agency further disclosed, “2,710 people killed. 157 children killed and 1,129 injured among total casualties.”
According to reliefweb.int:
• 2,710 people killed and 12,592 injured since 8 October 2023. 157 children killed and 1,129 injured among total casualties reported (MoPH).
• 834,746 people internally displaced of which 52% female and 48% male (IOM).
• 189,298 people seeking refuge in 1,114 collective shelters (DRM).
• On 25 October, a humanitarian convoy reached Saida carrying ready-to-eat food parcels, hygiene kits, and solar lamps to support 2,500 households.
• UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator calls for protection of civilians, including journalists.
Journalists are also facing severe risks, with three killed and three others injured in Hasbaya, Nabatieh Governorate, on 25 October. The Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon and the Special Coordinator for Lebanon issued statements calling for the protection of civilians, including journalists.
The Israeli army continued to issue displacement orders for highly populated areas. In Tyre, residents have been subjected to multiple displacement orders from the Israeli army. The latest displacement order was issued on 28 October, marking the second order within five days in Tyre as airstrikes continue to intensify. Airstrikes within an hour of issuing displacement orders have reportedly destroyed several civilian buildings.
