As humanitarians, we are extremely concerned by the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Lebanon and the expansion of the conflict into the wider region.
Civilians on all sides are suffering as a result. Humanity & Inclusion and its partners have been providing emergency support to vulnerable people in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon since violence escalated in October 2023.
Our team in Gaza is working in conditions of extreme insecurity, with most of our staff and volunteers having been displaced from their homes repeatedly over the last 12 months.
But even in these horrendous conditions, they are continuing to work tirelessly to support the most vulnerable people, distributing relief supplies and providing emergency rehabilitation and psychological care.
In Lebanon, half of the 86 members of our team have been forced to flee the recent bombing and to seek temporary accommodation.
We are currently identifying the most urgent needs in the areas affected by the fighting and will adapt our operations accordingly.
Among those displaced, older people, disabled people and wounded civilians are the worst-affected by the current situation.
Supporting them is our top priority. Humanity & Inclusion is calling on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease all hostilities in the region, for hostages to be released, and for humanitarian assistance to be allowed to reach all affected communities immediately and unconditionally in order to prevent further suffering.
- George Graham is Chief Executive at Humanity & Inclusion UK
