In this rapid geospatial analysis, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) utilized satellite imagery to assess the potential impact of the escalation of conflict in Lebanon on agricultural land and livelihoods, and to identify the areas most affected.
Salesians in Lebanon* are assisting more than 2,000 internally displaced people from the south of the country who have been affected by the war. More than 275 families are receiving food, medicine and gasoline due to serious situations of vulnerability and job losses.
In support of the Government led emergency response, the humanitarian community launched a Flash Appeal to enable partners to rapidly deliver humanitarian assistance. The appeal seeks $425.7 million to assist 1 million people affected by the crisis until the end of the year.
As thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) began returning to their areas of residence, particularly in the South, Bekaa, Baalbek, and Beirut’s southern suburbs, humanitarian organizations cautioned that the situation remained highly volatile, particularly from a protection standpoint.
A ceasefire agreement took effect at 4 a.m. on 27 November, prompting nearly 580,000 internally displaced persons to begin returning home, mainly to the South, as reported in IOM’s Flash Update.
Israel’s ongoing violations of its ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, despite it coming into effect at dawn on Wednesday 27 November 2024, raise grave concerns.
A ceasefire was implemented on November 27, but violations were reported, with ongoing airstrikes prior to the ceasefire causing significant casualties and damage, particularly in Beirut.
Wrapping up a two-day visit to Lebanon, eight senior emergency officials from the United Nations and non-governmental organizations today voiced hope that the ceasefire in the country will allow people to rebuild their lives.
In the early hours of 27 November, a ceasefire came into effect at 04:00 local time (UTC+3). The ceasefire was preceded by devastating Israeli airstrikes across the country on 26 November, which resulted in nearly 80 fatalities and over 265 injuries according to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) preliminary estimates.
The Humanitarian Country Team in Lebanon, led by the Humanitarian Coordinator and supplementing national efforts, continues to respond to the humanitarian needs of the people affected by the increase in hostilities in Lebanon.
The SARI Global report analyses the escalating conflict in southern Lebanon, focusing on patterns derived from data on evacuation orders and Israeli Armed Forces (IAF) attacks.
A ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel came into effect on 27 November 2024. Prior to the ceasefire implementation, high-intensity airstrikes were carried out across Lebanon, including at border crossing points and in densely populated areas in Beirut.
Since October 2023 and up until 29 November UNHCR had identified over 105,000 refugees who are secondarily displaced, including over 90,000 since 23 September only, 99 per cent being Syrian refugees.
This report is produced by OCHA Lebanon in collaboration with humanitarian partners and the Inter Sector Coordination Group. It covers the period from 22-25 November 2024.
The Humanitarian Country Team in Lebanon, led by the Humanitarian Coordinator and supplementing national efforts, continues to respond to the humanitarian needs of the people affected by the increase in hostilities in Lebanon.
WFP is closely monitoring population movements following the ceasefire, swiftly adapting its assistance to meet the urgent needs of both displaced individuals and returnees. Since 23 September, WFP reached 497,900 people with cash and food assistance including the provision of 4.5 million meals.
After a violent night in which Israel’s aerial bombardment of Beirut spread yet more chaos and destruction, we now have a long-overdue ceasefire. It will be a moment of relief for the families I met recently in Lebanon - and for millions around the country - but this relief must be lasting.
CARE welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon. We call on all parties to the conflict to prevent any further escalation of violence, adhere to international humanitarian law, and continue efforts to build on this critical step towards a sustained ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
