BEIRUT (ICRC)Mirjana Spoljaric, president of theInternational Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), went to Lebanon, where humanitarian requirements stay immense following the most recent escalation of hostilities.Civilians can not afford for the ceasefire to lapse, plunging them back into heavy fighting that would bring more death and destruction, said President Spoljaric.
Keeping the ceasefire is important for families to return home, restore their lives, and for humanitarian assistance to reach those in need.Lebanon deals with substantial humanitarian difficulties, with extensive destruction intensifying existing financial and social crises.
Thousands stay displaced, battling with minimal access to health care, important services, and livelihoods.
These obstacles exist throughout the area, including catastrophic conditions in Gaza and considerable needs in Syria, stretching the ability of humanitarian companies to respond.The scale of damage and the incredible humanitarian needs in Lebanon might have been significantly mitigated if the celebrations to the dispute had totally followed the rules of war, President Spoljaric said.
International humanitarian law still applies and is indisputable: civilians need to be protected, and their access to humanitarian aid guaranteed.In Lebanon, the ICRC works to produce conditions that make it possible for people to return home securely.
This consists of supporting livelihoods, repairing and protecting vital infrastructure, and increasing awareness about the threats of unexploded ordnance.
In addition, the ICRC provides healthcare services, relief products, and other important support to people in need.
Much of this work is carried out in partnership with the Lebanese Red Cross and other partners.