Key Points
- Over 2,700 people killed in Lebanon since March 2
- Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs for first time since April 17 truce
- UN warns civilians continue to face severe humanitarian risks
- At least 13 killed in latest attacks across Lebanon
- Aid agencies fear worsening displacement and infrastructure damage
BEIRUT: The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains “highly volatile” despite the ceasefire announced last month, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned on Wednesday, as civilians continue to bear the brunt of ongoing hostilities and renewed air strikes.
According to OCHA, the security and humanitarian conditions across Lebanon remain deeply unstable, with frequent attacks continuing to place civilian lives at risk and disrupt essential services in several regions of the country.
The humanitarian situation in #Lebanon remains highly volatile despite the ceasefire, and civilians continue to be impacted by the hostilities.
According to authorities, more than 2,700 people have been killed since 2 March. As strikes continue, the toll is rising daily. pic.twitter.com/G4bWTW0zkm
— UN Humanitarian (@UNOCHA) May 6, 2026
The UN agency said more than 2,700 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2, with the number of casualties continuing to rise almost daily as military strikes and cross-border violence persist.
The latest escalation came on Wednesday when Israel carried out air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since the ceasefire came into effect on April 17.
Lebanese authorities said the attacks killed at least 13 people in different parts of the country and caused fresh destruction in residential areas already damaged by months of conflict.
The strikes marked a significant escalation in tensions, raising fears that the ceasefire could further unravel amid continued military operations and growing civilian suffering.
OCHA reiterated its concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis, noting that repeated attacks have displaced families, damaged infrastructure and increased pressure on already stretched medical and relief services.
The agency stressed the urgent need for the protection of civilians and called on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and ensure safe access for humanitarian assistance.
The renewed violence has also heightened concerns among aid organisations working in Lebanon, where thousands of people remain vulnerable due to displacement, shortages of basic supplies and continuing insecurity.
International efforts to preserve the ceasefire and prevent a broader escalation in the region are ongoing, but the latest developments underscore the fragile nature of the truce and the continuing risks facing civilians across Lebanon.
