Lebanon
New Israeli airstrikes in Beirut cause mass flight
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Israel launched new airstrikes on Thursday evening against Beirut's southern suburbs, stronghold of Iran-backed Hezbollah. Many residents evacuated following Israeli warnings, leading to long traffic jams out of the city. Lebanon's president has asked France for help to stop the bombings.
France will triple its humanitarian support to Lebanon by sending 60 tons of aid on Thursday, announced Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. This measure addresses the crisis caused by Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, which have displaced 760,000 people since the conflict began. Paris will also provide several dozen armored vehicles to the Lebanese army.
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Escalating violence in Lebanon has displaced 83,800 people from their homes since March 2, including 970 pregnant women, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). This displacement heightens health and protection risks for women and girls, who face increased dangers of gender-based violence even while giving birth under fire. UNFPA calls for urgent action to safeguard their needs and protect civilians, including humanitarian workers, in line with international humanitarian law.