Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS More than 2,000 people killed and 1.2 million displaced since the escalation began on 2 March, including over 140,000 people sheltering in collective sites. Deadly airstrikes and security incidents continue, including a strike on Nabatieh Governorate killing 19 people and damage to UNIFIL vehicles amid ongoing fighting in the south. Humanitarian needs remain severe, with partners responding under extreme insecurity, access constraints and major funding shortfalls under the Lebanon Flash Appeal. Situation Overview Hostilities across Lebanon continued during the reporting period, following the large‑scale airstrikes of 8 April and amid ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon, parts of the Bekaa and Beirut’s southern suburbs. Since the escalation began on 2 March, the Ministry of Public Health has reported more than 2,000 fatalities. The security environment remains highly volatile, with continued risks to civilians, civilian infrastructure, humanitarian personnel and UN staff. The humanitarian impact remains severe. At least 1.2 million people are displaced, including over 140,000 hosted in collective shelters. Many displaced families have experienced repeated displacement and remain unable to return due to ongoing hostilities and widespread destruction. Overcrowding in shelters and sustained pressure on essential services persist, particularly in urban and peri‑urban areas. Several notable incidents were reported during the period. On 11 April, an airstrike on the Nabatieh Governorate building reportedly killed 19 people, including 13 members of the Lebanese State Security Forces, and injured approximately 15 others. Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon continued overnight into Monday, resulting in additional casualties. Airstrikes were also reported in Western Bekaa, including strikes in Mashghara that occurred in close proximity to Litani River Authority workers, raising concerns about risks to civilian personnel and critical water infrastructure. Pressure on the health system continued. Health facilities remain overstretched as they respond to conflict‑related injuries alongside routine care, amid supply shortages, staffing constraints and infrastructure damage. Attacks and threats affecting health workers, ambulances and health facilities continued to be reported during the period, increasing protection concerns. Security incidents involving international personnel persisted. On 12 April, reports indicated that IDF soldiers rammed UNIFIL vehicles with a Merkava tank, causing significant damage. This follows the deaths of at least three UNIFIL peacekeepers in separate incidents at the end of March amid ongoing fighting between IDF forces and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Political and diplomatic developments continued alongside the escalation. On 12 April, marking the 51st anniversary of the outbreak of the Lebanese civil war, Lebanon’s Prime Minister reiterated calls for national unity and renewed efforts to end hostilities and protect civilians. In parallel with United States–Iran ceasefire negotiations, Lebanon–Israel diplomatic talks are scheduled to begin, with preparatory meetings planned for 14 April in Washington.

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