This conflict was predictable and avoidable. It is the result of the failure to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Situation
The war in Gaza continues to take a devastating toll on civilians, and there is now a further escalation in violence in Lebanon and across the wider region.
The recent escalation Israel’s invasion of Southern Lebanon and aerial bombardment have forced over 1.1 million people to flee their homes. The humanitarian situation in Lebanon is dire. This is likely to overwhelm the limited existing humanitarian response capacity
Oxfam's action on the ground
Oxfam and our partners are supporting internally displaced people in shelters in Beirut, Mount Lebanon and North Lebanon, with clean water and sanitation, emergency cash, food parcels, and hygiene and menstrual hygiene kits. These items are essential for survival and the health and dignity of people in the region.
“For decades, the people of Lebanon have endured one crisis after another without getting the opportunity to fully recover. This latest emergency will only deepen the existing challenges facing the people of Lebanon and further destabilize an already volatile region.”— Bachir Ayoub, Oxfam’s Lebanon Country Director
Partner Spotlight
One of our local partner organisations is UTOPIA for Social Justice. With partners like these, we are providing essential support to people who have been forced to flee as Israeli airstrikes bombard their homes and communities.
We will continue to work support people in Lebanon and Gaza with humanitarian assistance.
A ceasefire is needed immediately, to end the cycle of violence.
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