As Lebanon faces a renewed escalation of violence and displacement, humanitarian needs are rapidly expanding across the country, placing significant pressure on already fragile communities, public services, and local response systems.

The Lebanon Humanitarian & Development NGOs Forum (LHDF), representing Lebanese local and national NGOs responding across the country, welcomes the launch of the Lebanon Flash Appeal and acknowledges the efforts of the Government of Lebanon, the United Nations, and humanitarian partners to mobilize urgently needed resources in response to the current escalation of hostilities.

Lebanon is once again confronting a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation. Communities in Lebanon are experiencing displacement, disruption of essential services, and increasing vulnerability. Current estimates indicate that more than 1.3 million people are affected by the ongoing hostilities and their humanitarian consequences, placing immense pressure on host communities, municipalities, public services, and already fragile local systems.

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