According to the United Nations, the attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon and the capital Beirut have been the deadliest in years. The conflict accumulates more than 1,600 deaths, including 104 children, 194 women, 40 health workers and two UN staff, and over 8,400 injured since October 2023, with nearly 65% of casualties registered in the past two weeks. Collective shelters are being set to accommodate up to one million internally displaced people (IDPs). As of 29 September 2024, 346,209 IDPs, including 121,200 displaced children, were counted in Lebanon. More than 100,000 people fled from Lebanon to Syria by 30 September 2024, according to UNHCR.

Families have been torn apart, homes and ambulances destroyed, and tens of thousands of people have fled for their lives. Humanitarian agencies have reported the work is becoming increasingly difficult for healthcare providers. The recent attacks in Gaza has shown that health facilities are not protected from attacks, Lebanon most likely will not be an exception either. Medical staff are working around the clock to provide emergency care, they are working at their limits, all under the constant threat to their own lives.

In addition to hundreds killed by Israeli bombardment, thousands have been left with severe injuries, often requiring surgical care. The people of Lebanon are facing an unimaginable humanitarian crisis, and they need your urgent help. Many are traumatised from losing homes and loved ones. We are expecting casualties and fatalities to increase unfortunately, the need is already immense. IHRC Trust is monitoring the situation and looking to deploy in the worst hit areas. Urgent medical aid is needed to help treat civilians and support the local health system. We will aim to assist with procuring supplies of blankets, hygiene kits, medication, and medical supplies for the treatment of casualties.