Lebanon Complex Emergency, Operation update #1 (MDRLB017)

Rationale for the Lebanon Complex Emergency Appeal and Complementarity to the Middle East Crisis Appeal:

This Emergency Appeal was launched in November 2024 to support the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) in addressing the immense humanitarian impact of the escalation of hostilities in Lebanon.

Since October 2023, IFRC has been supporting LRC’s efforts to prepare for and respond to the spill-over effects of the escalation of hostilities in Gaza through its multi-country Emergency Appeal for the Middle East Complex Emergency, which addresses the regional implications of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The escalation of hostilities in September 2024 led to widespread destruction and mass displacement, exacerbating an already dire socio-economic situation in Lebanon, necessitating a new appeal to address the rapidly evolving humanitarian situation more effectively. The launch of a separate Emergency Appeal for Lebanon will ensure a robust Federation-wide response to the current crisis while also addressing the longer-term consequences of this conflict through recovery efforts as the country faces one of its worst humanitarian crises in decades.

While this new Emergency Appeal has been launched for Lebanon, the Middle East Crisis Emergency Appeal will remain active until December 2025.

The figures presented in the one-month Operations Update reflect the ongoing humanitarian response under this appeal while remaining complementary to the Lebanese Red Cross’s activities under the Middle East Crisis Appeal.
This alignment follows the National Society’s One Response Approach, ensuring a coordinated and effective response across both appeals.

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