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IN NUMBERS
200,000 displaced people assisted in Lebanon with food and cash to date.
17,000 displaced people received date bars at Syria crossings
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- WFP is gravely concerned about the impact of the regional hostilities in the Middle East on vulnerable populations already facing acute food insecurity as well as supply chains and humanitarian access in a region long affected by multiple, protracted conflicts and economic instability.
- Across the region, WFP remains operational and scaling-up life-saving assistance for the growing humanitarian needs. However, WFP operations in the affected countries are already under severe strain due to significant funding shortfalls. Predictable access, protected infrastructure and sustained funding are critical to scale up emergency response efforts and reach those most in need.
- In Lebanon, within just five days of the escalation, WFP reached more than 200,000 conflict‑affected people with food and cash assistance, demonstrating strong operational agility by ring within less 24 hours of mass displacement within the country.