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Lebanon Crisis: Widespread Destruction and Humanitarian Challenges
The Israeli military operation in Southern Lebanon has caused widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis. Aid organizations face many challenges in delivering assistance to the affected areas.
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Eva Homsi
- What kind of aid is being provided, and who is providing it?
- Sheild, a Lebanese NGO, is coordinating aid convoys to deliver essential supplies and psychological support to those remaining in the heavily damaged areas. They face challenges due to damaged roads and the ongoing violence.
- What are the challenges in delivering aid to the affected areas?
- The main threats to delivering aid include damaged roads, ongoing Israeli airstrikes, and the overall dangerous environment. Sheild works closely with the Lebanese army, UNIFIL, and international organizations to coordinate safe routes and communication.
- Why are displaced people returning to their homes in the dangerous areas?
- Many displaced people are returning to their homes in the conflict zones despite the danger due to a combination of factors, including their desire to maintain dignity, and a lack of financial resources to sustain themselves elsewhere.
- What is the current humanitarian situation in Southern Lebanon, and how has it changed?
- The humanitarian situation is dire, with widespread destruction and a lack of effective aid. Even areas previously considered safe, such as Hasbaya and Marjayoun, have experienced significant damage and violence.
- What is the extent of the damage caused by the Israeli incursion into Southern Lebanon?
- Satellite images reveal widespread destruction in over a dozen border towns in southern Lebanon due to the Israeli military operation. Many towns were evacuated before the bombings, and civilians remain in the affected areas.