Despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon being announced on April 17 and later renewed for three additional weeks, attacks continue in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces are conducting daily airstrikes, which have killed and injured hundreds of people. Evacuation orders continue to be issued, leading to the forced displacement of thousands of people, while the […]
Read More… from Lebanon: People still being killed by Israeli forces in the south despite ceasefire
Traffic moves slowly towards the south of Lebanon as displaced residents make their way home. Many are headed to the coastal city of Sour, also known as Tyre, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its scenery and significance. After 46 days of attacks by Israeli forces, the landscape of Sour is marred by the […]
Read More… from Lebanon: “Everyone is heartbroken” in the south
The war in Lebanon is now under a fragile temporary ceasefire, but the conflict has had a devastating impact on Lebanon’s healthcare system and staff. Over 46 days of bombardment by Israeli forces, attacks on first responders and hospitals put healthcare workers at risk and resulted in injuries and deaths. Nevertheless, Lebanese health workers — […]
Read More… from Lebanon: 46 days of bombardment strained healthcare system
Daily life in temporary shelters for families shaped by prolonged displacement, difficult living conditions Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is supporting forcibly displaced communities across Lebanon through mobile clinics providing primary healthcare , medications for non-communicable diseases, sexual and reproductive health services and mental health support. Access to safe water and sanitation remains one of the most […]
Read More… from Within These Walls I Tried to Forget, Hope Finds Its Way
Following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire, a fragile sense of relief is overshadowed by uncertainty and caution among people in Lebanon. The humanitarian and medical needs of hundreds of thousands of people in Lebanon remain overwhelming. In southern Beirut, people are moving back and forth between their shelters and homes, collecting what they can […]
On April 8, less than 10 hours after a ceasefire was announced, Israeli forces launched large-scale strikes across Lebanon, with reportedly over 100 strikes in just 10 minutes. These attacks hit densely populated residential areas, causing deaths and injuries, with people arriving en masse at already strained hospitals. The following is a firsthand account from […]
Read More… from Lebanon: “Have you seen my brother?” Mass casualties at Beirut hospital
Less than 10 hours after the announcement of regional ceasefire, a little after 2 p.m., Israeli forces struck multiple cities and towns across Lebanon. This large-scale attack by Israeli forces struck multiple locations, including in the cities of Beirut, Saida and Baalbek, with reports of high influxes of patients in multiple hospitals. According to Ministry of […]
After one month of escalated bombardment and blanket evacuation orders by Israeli forces in Lebanon, more than one million people have been forcibly displaced. Among those most at-risk are migrant workers from African and Southeast Asian countries, as well as other minorities who are increasingly cut off from humanitarian assistance. As they struggle to afford […]
Read More… from Lebanon: Migrants are among most at-risk amid Lebanon escalation
Update April 6, 2026 — Following an indiscriminate Israeli airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Beirut yesterday, five people were killed, including a 15-year-old girl and two Sudanese migrants, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health. At least 52 people, including eight children, were wounded. “A man arrived with severe bleeding from his head, panicked, […]
Read More… from Lebanon: Mass casualties after Israeli strike on residential Beirut
Since the conflict in Lebanon escalated dramatically on March 2, Israel’s intensified airstrikes across the southern region and on the suburbs of Beirut have caused death, injuries and widespread displacement. More than one million people have been forcibly displaced in Lebanon in just over two weeks, according to local authorities. This escalation comes after 15 months of […]