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.
In the last ten days, the conflict in Lebanon has seen intensified attacks across the country. On World Children’s Day, Lebanon mourned the tragic killing of 200 children since the escalation, underscoring the profound human cost of this crisis.
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.
في 25 تشرين الثاني/نوفمبر، أصدر مركز وصول لحقوق الإنسان سابع تحديث للوضع حول تدهور أوضاع اللاجئين السوريين مع استمرار تصاعد القصف الإسرائيلي على لبنان.
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.
After two months since the sharp escalation of violence launched by the Israeli army, the situation keeps deteriorating: the past two weeks, in particular, have underscored the aggressive and relentless nature of these attacks. While the South and the Bekaa Valley are subjected daily to evacuation orders—sometimes affecting entire villages—followed by continuous bombardments, the southern suburbs of Beirut have also experienced similar attacks.
On 25 November, ACHR released its seventh situational update on the deteriorating conditions of Syrian refugees as the Israeli bombardments of Lebanon continue to escalate.
On average, more than three children have been killed daily in Lebanon since mid-September 2024. Over 230 children have been reportedly killed since the conflict began.
This infographic, produced by the UNHCR, provides detailed information on planning figures, strategic objectives, 2024 funding requirement by sector, 2024 population targets by sector, appealing partners by sector, people in need and people targeted in Lebanon.
The escalation of violence, particularly airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs and city center, has led to over 3,450 fatalities and 14,660 injuries, with significant damage to healthcare facilities and a rising number of internally displaced persons (IDPs).
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.
Children in Lebanon have been gravely affected by the hostilities. More than 200 children have reportedly been killed, and commonly reported wounds among children include limb loss, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, shrapnel wounds, and hearing loss caused by explosions.
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 October 2023, UNHCR identified over 92,000 refugees who are secondarily displaced, including over 76,000 since 23 September only, 99 per cent being Syrian refugees.