UN Appeals for $331.5 Million More to Address Lebanon's Worsening Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for an additional $331.5 million to support 1.4 million individuals impacted by the escalating conflict in Lebanon. The organization warns that humanitarian needs are rising dramatically as the conflict intensifies.

Imran Riza, the UN's Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, highlighted the daily increase in humanitarian needs, emphasizing the necessity of further funding to sustain relief operations. He expressed grave concern over the widespread destruction caused by airstrikes, drone attacks, and shelling. Hospitals, health centers, government buildings, water systems, and agricultural lands have suffered damage, while numerous schools have been converted into shelters for the displaced.

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humanitarian needs were increasing every day as the conflict continued and that additional funding was required to sustain relief operations.

Since the recent surge in violence, the conflict has resulted in over 3,500 fatalities and more than 10,000 injuries. Approximately one million people have been forced to flee their homes. Riza also pointed out the significant risks faced by healthcare workers and aid personnel, with many residential areas reduced to rubble.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that affected communities are rapidly losing their capacity to cope with the crisis, placing immense pressure on essential services. Reuters, citing Lebanese officials, confirmed the high casualty figures, stating that over 3,500 people, including civilians and military personnel, have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

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hospitals, health centres, government buildings, water supply facilities and agricultural land had been damaged, while a number of schools had been turned into shelters for displaced people.