Middle East: Deadly weekend in Lebanon, continued violence in Gaza
The humanitarian situation in Lebanon continues to deteriorate despite the ceasefire announced last month with Israel, the United Nations said on Monday.
Source: UN News Middle East ▾
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Lebanon war leaves families foraging for food despite ceasefire
The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon hasn’t prevented “ongoing killing and displacement”, with villages in the south of the country rendered completely unrecognizable after Israeli strikes, aid teams reported on Friday.
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Lebanon: Fresh strike on Beirut suburbs ‘a very alarming development’
An Israeli airstrike overnight on the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut has sparked a new wave of displacement among civilians already impacted by months of conflict, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Gaza flotilla: Aid delivery ‘not a crime’, UN rights office tells Israel
The UN human rights office on Wednesday called on Israel to immediately release two members of the Global Sumud Flotilla detained in international waters, warning that solidarity with Palestinians and attempts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza “is not a crime.
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Security Council holds closed-door talks following attacks on United Arab Emirates
As the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues, the United Nations reiterates its commitment to support efforts towards peace, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said on Wednesday during his media briefing from New York.
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In Lebanon, the same fears and dangers persist despite ceasefire: UNHCR
Death and destruction have continued unabated in Lebanon while communities are still unable to return to their homes despite a ceasefire that began on 17 April, humanitarians said on Tuesday.
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Uncertainty continues over safety in the Strait of Hormuz
Amid claims and counter-claims of strikes and confrontations in the crucial Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the United States, UN maritime officials continue to urge vessels to exercise “maximum caution”.
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Middle East: Fighting and displacement in Lebanon; call for ‘sustained access’ in Gaza
Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire is being tested by renewed violence and rising humanitarian needs amid continuing civilians displacement, services under pressure and aid cuts.
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UN winds down Türkiye-Syria aid route, after more than 65,000 lifesaving journeys
The UN has formally concluded its cross-border humanitarian operations from Türkiye into Syria, marking the end of an 11-year mission that served as one of the most complex supply chains in the organization’s history.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 1 May: Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues
Strain on food, fuel and aid systems continues as the global impacts of the Middle East crisis deepen. Rising oil prices, supply disruptions and mounting transport costs are affecting humanitarian operations and access to essential goods far beyond the region. Stay with us for live updates.
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Middle East crisis puts aid, food, fuel further out of reach for millions already struggling – UN agencies
As the Middle East crisis continues the humanitarian fallout is worsening, with aid route disruptions and food and fuel price hikes wrecking the lives and the rights of the most vulnerable people worldwide, UN agencies warned on Friday.
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Hormuz disruption deepens energy shock through vulnerable regions
With no end in sight to the shipping stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz and as Brent crude oil prices hovered at around $118 in trading on Thursday, the prospect of running out of fuel, gas and more has focused attention in the world’s capitals on finding solutions, quickly.
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Lebanon strikes deepen crisis as hunger rises and conditions worsen in Gaza
At least nine people were reported to have been killed in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as ongoing hostilities continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians and drive a worsening humanitarian crisis marked by rising hunger and strained public services.
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UN rights chief warns of escalating crackdown in Iran amid conflict
The UN’s top human rights official warned on Wednesday that Iranians’ rights are being eroded in “harsh and brutal ways,” citing a surge in executions, mass arrests and alleged abuses amid a widening crackdown on dissent during the ongoing conflict.
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SECURITY COUNCIL LIVE: Gaza in focus
The Security Council turns again to the Middle East crisis in New York on Tuesday, with scheduled debate expected to focus on the fragile Gaza ceasefire, a worsening humanitarian crisis there and efforts to advance a US-backed peace plan. UN Assistant Secretary-General for political affairs Khaled Khiari is set to brief, alongside former UK Prime Minister and member of the US-led Board of Peace Tony Blair. You can follow all the UN's meetings coverage here but follow live and in-depth updates below.
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From Hormuz to Lebanon, crisis reverberates through trade routes, upending humanitarian networks
Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to send shockwaves through global food systems, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has warned, as a widening crisis across the Middle East continues to strain humanitarian operations and deepen instability.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 27 April: Fighting continues in Lebanon; Security Council to debate maritime security
The recently extended ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon remains under strain as violence continues, with civilian deaths and injuries reported in Israeli strikes over the weekend. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is set to hold a high-level debate on maritime security amid ongoing concerns over the safety of key global waterways. Stay with us for live updates.
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Afghanistan risks losing 25,000 women teachers and health workers
Restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in Afghanistan could leave the country with a deficit of over 25,000 female teachers and health workers by 2030, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday.
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As Gaza misery continues, shortages in Iran begin to bite
Desperate and dangerous conditions in Gaza continue to hamper recovery efforts for the wartorn enclave's people, the UN health agency said on Friday, while demining experts warned that they’ve “barely scratched the surface” in assessing the level of contamination of unexploded ordnance.
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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 24 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as humanitarian concerns persist
The United States has announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks following talks in Washington, offering a potential pause in hostilities. Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns persist across the region, including in Gaza and Iran. Stay with us for live updates.
