Lebanon humanitarian crisis continues despite ceasefire: NRC
“After a violent night in which Israel’s aerial bombardment of Beirut spread yet more chaos and destruction, we now have a long-overdue ceasefire,” says Jan Egeland, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)’s secretary-general.
“It will be a moment of relief for the families I met recently in Lebanon – and for millions around the country – but this relief must be lasting.”
Egeland urged that the ceasefire must ensure the end of displacement in the country, noting that many will have nowhere to return to.
“Many will have no homes to return to, no schools for their children, and livelihoods destroyed. The wellbeing of children and their families must be prioritised in what will be a long journey to recovery,” Egeland said.
He said the NRC will continue to work in the country as the humanitarian situation persists.
“It is now also far beyond time for the fighting in Gaza to cease too. The ceasefire in Lebanon must not lead to any further escalation there or elsewhere,” Egeland added.
A vehicle transporting mattresses drives past a damaged pedestrian bridge in Beirut’s southern suburbs after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect
10,000 Lebanese armed forces to deploy to the south: Lebanon’s defence minister
Speaking to our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic, Lebanon’s Defence Minister Maurice Sleem said the government is committed to implementing international resolutions and sending Lebanese forces to the country’s southern border, a development he said is crucial for national sovereignty.
He said the government will send 10,000 armed forces to the south, where Hezbollah is to pull back under the terms of the ceasefire deal.
Lebanese army heading south following ceasefire
Lebanese return to scenes of destruction in southern Beirut after ceasefire
Cars drive past rubble from damaged buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, on November 27
