Attachments
Monday, November 4th - Sunday, November 10th
- Escalating Crisis: The first week of November saw a severe escalation, with increased Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, Beirut suburbs, and even the Chouf region, resulting in significant casualties and widespread displacement.
- Displacement and Shelter Conditions: Over 1.2 million people are displaced, with 193,000 in overcrowded shelters. Many lack heating, particularly in mountainous areas, raising critical concerns as winter approaches.
- Emergency Response: Amel has provided extensive emergency aid, including 1,365 health consultations, essential supplies for displaced families and children, mental health support, and ongoing psycho-social services for thousands.
- Education and Youth Activities: Between November 4-10, Amel supported over 6,000 children with social-emotional learning, recreational sessions, and life skills activities, ensuring continuity of education and well-being support.
CONTEXT
On Sunday, November 10, the Israeli military announced plans to expand its ground assault into additional areas of southern Lebanon. This move comes after a continuous escalation in the first week of November, marked by intensified attacks and a broadening of targeted zones. Notably, Israeli airstrikes on November 6-7 alone resulted in at least 52 deaths and 161 injuries within a 24-hour period. According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, this has brought the total casualties since October 8, 2023, to 3,103 deaths and 13,819 injuries, including 192 children killed and 1,255 injured.
The southern suburbs of Beirut continue to face relentless attacks, with November 7 marking an especially tense night. Evacuation orders were issued for residential neighborhoods such as Haret Hreik, Laylaki, Ouzai, and Burj al-Barajneh. Airstrikes were heavily concentrated near the airport, with one particularly strike landing dangerously close. Meanwhile, the Chouf region, though not regularly targeted, was also hit by Israeli forces on November 5, when a strike in Barja killed 20 people, including some displaced individuals who had been sheltering nearby.
The southern region continues to suffer constant bombardment after more than a year of escalating hostilities. On November 7, UNIFIL reported that five peacekeepers were injured when a drone strike hit a car near their convoy in the Tyre District. The devastation across the region is severe, with entire areas reduced to rubble; villages like Mays al-Jabal have been nearly ruined. Marjayoun has also faced unceasing attacks, which are ongoing as of November 10.
Out of a total of 1.2 million internally displaced persons, more than 193,000 are currently residing in 1,145 collective shelters, of which 981 are now at full capacity. Living conditions in these shelters are increasingly critical, especially in schools repurposed as temporary housing, many of which lack adequate heating and are unprepared for winter. This situation is particularly concerning in mountainous areas, where a large number of displaced people have sought refuge and now face harsh and cold conditions.
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.