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.
A ceasefire announced this morning in Lebanon offers opportunity for children and families to rebuild their lives, but it must last, international humanitarian organisation World Vision warns today.
We welcome yesterday’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon and urge its implementation. This much-needed multilateral diplomatic effort provides a critical opportunity to scale up humanitarian assistance, ensuring those affected by the conflict receive the help they desperately need.
Islamic Relief stands in solidarity with the innocent people of Lebanon and welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire. This must serve as a starting point to allow people in Lebanon impacted by the violence to recover, get relief at last, and facilitate the return of displaced communities to their homes and businesses.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is encouraged that a ceasefire has been agreed that would end the fighting and help bring some hope and stability to a region exhausted by conflict.
MAG welcomes the US and France-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon. The Lebanese people now face a huge reconstruction task that will be seriously hampered by the unexploded ordnance (UXO) left behind after more than 12 months of hostilities and that has affected swathes of the country.
I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, offering a much-needed reprieve and hope for civilians who have endured over a year of immense suffering.
ترحِّب اليونيسف بإعلان وقف إطلاق النار في لبنان، ونأمل أن يضع حداً للحرب التي أدّت إلى مقتل أكثر من 240 طفلاً، وإصابة حوالي 1,400 طفل، وقلب مسار حياة عدد لا يحصى من الأطفال الآخرين.
UNICEF welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, which we hope will bring an end to the war which has killed more than 240 children, injured around 1,400, and upended the lives of countless others.
The Secretary-General welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. He hopes that this agreement can put an end to the violence, destruction and suffering the people of both countries have been experiencing.
UNIFIL is seriously concerned by numerous strikes on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) inside the Lebanese territories, despite their declared non-involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Hizbullah and Israel.
Since 7 October 2023, 47% of attacks on health care – 65 out of 137 – have proven fatal to at least one health worker or patient in Lebanon, as of 21 November 2024.
Since 7 October 2023, 47% of attacks on health care – 65 out of 137 – have proven fatal to at least one health worker or patient in Lebanon, as of 21 November 2024.
Since 2019, Lebanon has been grappling with an unprecedented multi-layered political, economic, financial and public health crisis that undermines the subsistence capacity of already vulnerable populations. Individuals and families have fallen deeper into poverty due to currency depreciation, high inflation, rising food prices and loss of income.
The conflict in Lebanon has led to growing displacement, a rise in civilian casualties, and significant damage to infrastructure. This reporting period saw an alarming increase in the number of children killed and intensified attacks on densely populated areas, particularly in Beirut’s southern suburbs during the past days.
The present report provides a comprehensive assessment of the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) since the previous report, issued on 12 July 2024 (S/2024/548).
According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, more than 3,200 individuals, including 200 children, have been killed, and over 14,000 injured, by Israeli airstrikes since October 2023.
In addition to attacks on areas sheltering civilians, airstrikes on health facilities and workers continue to be recorded by WHO, interrupting operations in 127 health facilities and eight hospitals, and reducing the functionality of nine hospitals.