Deadly airstrikes kill and displace hundreds in Lebanon

Israel’s bombing of Lebanon has been the deadliest since the crisis began almost a year ago. Over 600 people have been killed, and over 1,835 wounded – many of whom are women and young children. 

Hundreds of Israeli airstrikes have torn through residential areas, with at least 24,000 residential buildings having been badly damaged or completely destroyed. Families are fleeing the south of the country in terror.  

This latest escalation is likely to force even more families from their homes. More than 116,000 people in Lebanon have already been displaced over the past year, and many are now in desperate need of aid. These deadly airstrikes have only further exacerbated ongoing economic struggles, and there are fears that the situation will only continue to worsen.

“There is mass panic, families here are terrified and they don’t know what to do or where to go. Young children are among those killed by the bombs, and any further escalation will be absolutely disastrous for civilians.” 

– Islamic Relief’s Country Director in Lebanon

How your donation can help the people of Lebanon​

Islamic Relief is on the ground providing urgent medical supplies to hospitals and primary healthcare clinics, as well as food parcels, hygiene kits, blankets and mattresses to those most affected. We are providing aid to both host communities and internally displaced communities in Nabatieh, Tyre, Bekaa and Baalbek - where thousands are seeking refuge.   

With much of Lebanon’s population already struggling to cope with the fallout from a years-long economic crisis - your support is a lifeline. 

You can help ease the burdens of the people of Lebanon by donating towards our life-saving work in impacted communities.

What support is Islamic Relief currently providing in Lebanon

Islamic Relief has been working in Lebanon since 2006, supporting communities through war, displacement and the current crises.  

Since tensions escalated in the region in October 2023, Islamic Relief has helped nearly 30,000 people affected by the crisis. 

Currently, our team in Lebanon have assisted rights-holders through:

📦 3,117 food parcels

🧼 1,987 hygiene kits

🛏️ 300 blankets and 300 mattresses

🥩 500 meat packs (3 kg each)

⛑️ 6,158 medical supplies

However, we need your help to do more. 

Islamic Relief works with communities to strengthen their resilience to calamities, and we provide vital emergency aid when disasters occur.

We help the impoverished access basic services, including education, water and sanitation, as well as healthcare. We provide lasting routes out of poverty through our sustainable development schemes. Our integrated approach to progress is transforming communities worldwide.

We tackle the root causes of poverty and make sure that the world’s most vulnerable people have real influence in both our programs and advocacy.

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A more compassionate and just world where no one is left behind. 

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