Asia Lebanon A flurry of evacuation warnings have been issued and Israeli ground troops reached parts of Litani River, notwithstanding the emerging US-brokered ceasefire deal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah that Netanyahu said he would accept
Asia Lebanon Arab media recently reported that over the past year Israel has killed at least 208 health workers and carried out more than 280 attacks on emergency medical facilities in Lebanon, including 66 attacks on hospitals and 220 on emergency medical services
Asia Lebanon Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati criticised the 'expansion' of Israel's attacks on his country, saying they indicate a rejection of efforts to broker a truce after more than a month of war
Asia Lebanon An evacuation order issued by the Israeli army has affected Baalbek, one of Lebanon's largest cities, known for its ancient temples and other ruins dating back to Roman times, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
Asia Lebanon WHO in Lebanon is working to curb cholera cases before a few reported occurrences spread, bringing health risks even more difficult to manage amidst the conflict
Asia Lebanon Over half a million people are said to be fleeing the south and east of the country after Israeli bombardments that have claimed more than 500 lives; international organisations are making emergency mobilisations to bring help to the displaced
Asia Lebanon UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, announced a $24 million emergency aid package to support the country's most vulnerable populations and those suffering from the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel
Asia Lebanon Lebanese news sources reported early Sunday morning that Israel carried out new air and artillery attacks against the Arab country's southern border towns with banned phosphorous bombs
Asia Lebanon 1.200 MW of electricity are needed to cope with Lebanon energy crisis; Iraq is currently suppling fuel to generate 600 MW; other 600 would enable the implementation of the contingency plan to revive the electricity sector and increase energy supply hours
Asia Lebanon The death toll of Israeli attacks on towns and villages in the south of Lebanon now stands at 550 people, while over 1.760 people have been injured and more than 100.000 are internally displaced, stated the Ministry of Health
Asia Lebanon Extra medical supplies were delivered by the World Health Organisation to prevent possible health crises that could result from a major conflict in Lebanon
Asia Lebanon The US embassy in Lebanon has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on 'any available ticket', amid fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a wider regional conflict