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IFRC Appeals for Lebanon Amidst War
IFRC launches a $115.8 million emergency appeal for Lebanon, facing a humanitarian crisis due to the Israel-Hezbollah war.
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HealthMiddle EastConflictHumanitarian AidRefugees And MigrationDisplacementInternational CrisisEmergency Appeal
International Federation Of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies (Ifrc)Lebanese Red CrossIsrael's Prime Minister's Office
Jagan Chapagain
- What kind of assistance does the IFRC plan to provide?
- The IFRC's appeal aims to provide essential aid such as hygiene kits, non-food items, blankets, and heaters to those displaced, particularly as winter approaches. The two-year timeframe recognizes the long-term recovery needed even after the cessation of hostilities.
- What is the main purpose of the IFRC's emergency appeal?
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) launched a 100 million Swiss francs ($115.8 million) emergency appeal to aid Lebanon during the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah war. The funds will support the Lebanese Red Cross and address the urgent needs of those affected by the conflict.
- What is the long-term vision and call to action from the IFRC?
- IFRC Secretary-General Jagan Chapagain emphasized the urgent need for a political solution to the long-standing challenges in the region. He also stressed the importance of protecting paramedics and upholding the Red Cross and Red Crescent emblems.
- What are the risks faced by humanitarian workers in this conflict?
- More than 30 IFRC staff and volunteers have been killed globally this year, highlighting the significant risks faced by humanitarian workers in conflict zones. In Lebanon alone, 17 Lebanese Red Cross paramedics have been wounded while performing rescue duties.
- What is the extent of the humanitarian impact of the Israel-Hezbollah war?
- The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis, with over 3,000 deaths, more than 13,000 injuries, and hundreds of thousands displaced in Lebanon. In northern Israel, the conflict has also resulted in significant casualties and displacement.