The conflict in Lebanon has intensified and the population has suffered hard

In southern Lebanon, a boy walks through the rubble of houses destroyed by Israeli airstrikes

Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, causing severe damage in Beirut and surrounding areas, and forcing large numbers of people to flee their homes. Allah then fired missiles at Israel, and the two sides clashed fiercely along the line of separation that the United Nations was responsible for.

UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Henness-Prashart said: "Beirut has had another sleepless night. We counted the explosions that shook the city, and there were no alarms, only the fear of the unknown. ”

The International Organization for Migration reported on Thursday that 1,600 people had died and 6,000 injured in recent days. IOM stressed that "the protection of civilians is of paramount importance" and said assistance was being provided, but continued support was needed.

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the death toll is still rising and hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of injured patients.

To date, aid workers have helped some 1 million displaced people. The UNHCR said the humanitarian damage was "appalling", while Israel's attacks continued, resulting in the forced displacement of thousands.

UNHCR stressed that all people caught up in the conflict in Lebanon "urgently need" the support of the international community to access basic livelihood guarantees such as food, health and medical care.

Psychological trauma cannot be ignored

Frigison of UNHCR's Lebanon office said: "Extreme trauma and anxiety will have a huge impact on people. ”

Nancy, a young woman, said the sight around her was "terrifying...... We begin to accept that we may die at any time...... The pressure I was under is indescribable. Another displaced Lebanon woman, Muna, said she fled her home in a hurry because of "10 simultaneous explosions."

In communities in southern Lebanon, Zeinab and Fatima have also fled their homes as the conflict escalates. As they were about to go to school, the two were suddenly hit by artillery fire and feared that their house was about to collapse.

Fourteen-year-old Zeinab told UNICEF: "My mum told us to pack our things quickly and we left in a hurry. After a "terrified" journey, Zeinab and his family arrived in Beirut. All around, she said, was the sound of artillery fire and explosions.

The international community provides assistance

To reach countless children in Lebanon, UNICEF is providing much-needed water, sanitation, nutrition, education services and psychosocial support on the ground.

The World Food Programme has provided hot meals, food parcels, bread, sandwiches and emergency cash assistance to nearly 130,000 newly displaced people.

WFP Regional Director Fleischer said: "As the security situation in Lebanon deteriorates, the demand for emergency food is growing rapidly. She called on all parties to continue their efforts to facilitate humanitarian access.