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AMEL Association International Update: The escalation of violence in Lebanon

In addition to the figures and interventions reported in this Situation Report (SITREP), Amel  Association International (Amel) continues to ensure the continuity of its livelihood, protection, health,  food security, and education activities whenever and wherever possible. The organization reaches  thousands of individuals on a monthly basis. If you would like to receive our regular SITREP, please  send an email to: [email protected]

Context

The escalation of violence in Lebanon is intensifying for the fourth consecutive week, with Israeli  airstrikes continuing to target densely populated areas, including the southern suburbs of Beirut. On  the night of Sunday, October 20, several intense strikes resulted in damages to the Chiyah and Hay El  Selloum Amel centers. Despite these damages, Amel teams remain operational, notably through  mobile medical units and roving field teams to ensure continuous service provision. 

The situation is even more concerning in the South where the Amel center in Khiam was already  destroyed in June and was damaged again in the last days. In the last week, intensive bombings have  particularly targeted the city of Nabatiyeh, resulting in the deaths of municipal staff members. Border  villages continue to face constant pressure and some have been almost completely destroyed, while  the Bekaa Valley, especially the Baalbeck region, remains under attack. In the North, airstrikes  targeted Zgharta on October 14, hitting a residential building in the village of Ayto. They also targeted  the Jounieh highway on October 19, hitting a vehicle with a drone, marking an expansion of the targeted  areas. 

According to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health, the toll continues to rise: 2,448 people have been  killed and 11,471 injured, including 8,622 between September 17 and October 17, illustrating the extent  of the violence affecting the entire country for nearly a month. Approximately 1.2 million people are  directly affected by these events, and the needs remain substantial, particularly regarding access to  safe shelters, essential relief items, healthcare, and protection services. As of October 17, 191,955  individuals were seeking refuge in 1,095 collective shelters, of which only 151 still have available  capacity. Many public spaces, such as the Corniche and Martyrs' Square, continue to host a significant  number of displaced persons, including many children. 

Amidst this crisis, Amel remains committed to its humanitarian response, focusing on delivering basic  assistance, primary health services, and protection support to those affected by the conflict, including  internally displaced persons. In parallel, Amel emphasizes a coordinated and complementary  response, collaborating with other partners through relevant government and United Nations-led  structures. 

AMEL Asociation International Emergency Response Weekly Operational Update Monday, October 14th - Sunday, October 20th SITREP #4


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