• Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis has resulted in over 2,200 casualties and nearly one million displaced individuals, with conditions described as “catastrophic.”
• The gap between humanitarian needs and response is widening, particularly in southern Lebanon, where military actions have led to mass evacuations.
• Dr. Mohanna urges stronger international support to address the urgent needs of displaced populations and ensure their safety and dignity.
Ιn an interview with LevantIntel, Dr. Zeina Mohanna, Programs and Partnerships Coordinator at AMEL Association in Beirut, speaks to Melanie Badr, LevantIntel Senior Correspondent in Lebanon, about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation across the country.
Dr. Mohanna describes conditions on the ground as “catastrophic”, pointing to the scale of human loss and displacement.
“Up to now, we have more than 2,200 casualties, more than 900 people have lost their lives, and around one million people have been displaced.”
She highlights a widening gap between needs and response capacity, warning that humanitarian support remains insufficient relative to the scale of the crisis.
“There is a huge gap in the humanitarian support provided, and the situation is extremely alarming.”
According to Dr. Mohanna, the situation in southern Lebanon is particularly acute, with ongoing military developments forcing large-scale evacuations.
“There is an invasion taking place in the south, and around 150 villages have been evacuated. People are either staying with relatives or sheltering in public schools, but they lack basic needs—food, hygiene kits and essential services.”
She adds that many displaced families are living in highly vulnerable conditions.
“We are seeing people living in tents, exposed to storms and rain.”
The crisis, she notes, is unfolding on top of years of structural strain.
“Lebanon has already been facing seven years of protracted crisis, and now people are confronted with yet another humanitarian emergency.”
Dr. Mohanna calls for stronger international engagement, framing the situation not only as a humanitarian issue but also as one of stability.
“We call on the international community to support Lebanon in preserving its borders and its land.”
She underlines that AMEl Association has mobilised from the outset, but stresses that far more support is needed.
“Since day one, AMEL has mobilised its resources to respond to the needs of displaced populations. But there is an urgent need for measures that allow people to live in conditions of security and dignity.”
🎥 Melanie Badr, LevantIntel Senior Correspondent
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license
