Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Ten-day ceasefire announced. Since 2 March, 2,196 people have been killed and 7,185 others injured. Damage to civilian infrastructure is extensive across southern Lebanon, according to new satellite imagery evidence. Life-saving humanitarian assistance is reaching thousands of affected families, but significant response gaps persist as displacement risks becoming protracted. Situation Overview As of the eve of the ten-day ceasefire announcement, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon continued to deteriorate, with prolonged displacement of people who have fled, leaving everything they own and jobs behind, and are facing difficulties accessing safe and dignified shelter, and basic services. As of 16 April, at least one hundred thousand people are estimated remaining in hard-to-reach areas. On 14 April, the town of Tebnine, located in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, was subjected to airstrikes that resulted in the deaths of at least five people. The attacks also caused substantial damage to the Tebnine Government Hospital, a major trauma center in the southern Lebanon, significantly impacting its capacity to provide essential medical services. Several surrounding villages were also targeted, resulting in additional casualties, including rescue workers who were injured while responding to emergencies and assisting affected civilians. On 15 April, displacement orders were renewed for areas south of the Zahrani River, directing residents to relocate northward. Hostilities have also been marked by extensive damage to civilian infrastructure across southern Lebanon, including residential buildings, road networks, and other critical infrastructure. Satellite imagery analysis conducted by BBC Verify highlights the magnitude of the destruction, indicating that more than 1,400 buildings have been demolished since 2 March, based on verified visual evidence. Airstrikes targeted the Qasmieh Bridge near Tyre on 16 April, further restricting humanitarian access. The bridge, which represents a key transportation link to the southern part of Lebanon had been partially reopened after sustaining damage in an airstrike one week earlier. Following additional rounds of U.S.-hosted talks between Lebanon and Israel on 16 April, a ten-day ceasefire agreement was announced in the eve of 16 April. While expressing cautious optimism that continued diplomatic engagement may facilitate a lasting peace, authorities have cautioned displaced people about returning to towns and villages as the situation is still fragile.

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