Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Lebanese authorities report that clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli military have resulted in over 2,700 deaths since March 2. The conflict began after Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel following US-Israeli actions against Iran on February 28.
Although a ceasefire took effect on April 17, safety and normalcy have not been fully restored. More than 380 deaths, including 25 women, have occurred since the ceasefire as civilians face dangers while attempting to return home, according to UN Women’s Moez Doraid, Regional Director for Arab States.
Movement restrictions, continued Israeli airstrikes, evacuation orders, and bans on returning to certain areas have left an estimated half a million women and girls displaced. The conflict has destroyed homes and land, particularly in southern Lebanon, eroding hope among affected communities.
Food insecurity remains a major issue. Testimonies describe individuals foraging for wild herbs to feed their families. Experts estimate an additional 144,000 women and girls may face crisis-level hunger, bringing the total to about 639,000.
Access to food, water, healthcare, education, and basic services is severely disrupted. Approximately 1.2 million people have been displaced, with communities uprooted by evacuation orders. Those returning home face damaged infrastructure and unexploded ordnance.
The UN World Food Programme has negotiated the movement of 19 convoys to south Lebanon, assisting around 84,500 people. However, these convoys account for less than 50 percent of requests approved by Israel, highlighting the need for increased humanitarian access to hard-to-reach areas.