Lisa Abou Khaled ليزا أبو خالد

Spokesperson & Comms Officer @UNHCRLebanon.

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

Thousands flee Beirut’s southern suburbs after renewed Israeli strike threats.

Families are leaving by car, motorcycle, and on foot, carrying essentials. Many returning to shelters.

Fear and uncertainty are mounting.

[Imran Riza @Imran_Riza]

4/4 we saw the toll attacks on essential infrastructure are having on civilians.

#Tyre Water Station should serve thousands, due to the severe damage only a small fraction of needs are being met.

Basic services must be protected and restored to allow ppl to stay and return

[Imran Riza @Imran_Riza]

3/4 At #Tyre Public Secondary School, now a collective shelter, we met displaced families, some who have moved 4 to 5 times over the past two years.
Women clearly are carrying the heaviest burden… All spoke of their desire for peace, normality for themselves and their children.

[Imran Riza @Imran_Riza]

2/4📍In #Tyre, met mayors, Head of Municipalities Union &DRR Unit leading the response under immense pressure.

Local authorities are closest to and central to supporting displaced families & those still trying to stay in their homes amid severely damaged services &capacities.

[Imran Riza @Imran_Riza]

🧵1/4 Visited south #Lebanon today w/ @UNHCRLebanon @UNDP_Lebanon & @OCHALebanon

Met @UNIFIL_ HoM @DiodatoAbagnara & peacekeepers in Naqoura. Deep admiration for their commitment during these very difficult times.

We spoke of how to better reach, support and protect civilians

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

During a visit to a collective shelter in Beirut, Minister @HaneenSayed_LB, H.E. Ambassador of Korea Geon & UNHCR Representative @KarolinaBilling met with internally displaced families, listening to their stories of displacement & their needs.

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https://t.co/kbDc1iCF08

[Karolina L Billing @KarolinaBilling]

I was pleased to meet H.E. Minister @GhassanSalame and discuss the vital importance of supporting Lebanon 🇱🇧 during this critical time, so displaced families can meet their basic needs in dignity and their priority -to safely& sustainably return to their homes -becomes a reality.

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

In an interview with @CBCNews, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon @KarolinaBilling shares an update on the humanitarian situation in the country.

Watch her interview here👇

https://t.co/7Q69hnpWTm

[Imran Riza @Imran_Riza]

Deeply saddened by the killing of journalist Amal Khalil in south #Lebanon

Journalists are civilians & must be protected. Targeting civilians & obstructing aid are grave IHL violations. This must stop.

Sincere condolences to her family & wishing the injured a speedy recovery

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

With the 10-day ceasefire, hope is slowly returning in 🇱🇧

While some are cautiously attempting go back home, many are still waiting.

UNHCR continues to rehabilitate collective shelters hosting displaced families in 🇱🇧 improving living conditions for those who cannot return yet.

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

Hours after the ceasefire started, many displaced families began their journey back home, cautiously longing for lasting stability.

Others remain in displacement, waiting for more clarity on how the situation evolves.

Listen to what our Representative @KarolinaBilling said ⬇️

[Karolina L Billing @KarolinaBilling]

In Saida, after 3hrs on the road from Beirut 🇱🇧. Roads packed with families rushing to return, to see the state of their homes & villages after the ceasefire was announced after 46 days of intense hostilities.
So much hope to return home, from a situation of forced displacement.

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

“Lebanon has been known for its resilience. But resilience has its limits.”

🇱🇧

- High Commissioner @BarhamSalih

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

During his visit to Beirut, UNHCR High Commissioner @BarhamSalih met displaced families in a shelter.

Children play between mattresses. Parents reassure them.

Displacement puts lives on hold.

They want one thing: to go home.

[Barham Salih @BarhamSalih]

Thank you President Joseph Aoun @LBpresidency for a timely and substantive exchange.

Lebanon is facing extraordinary pressures amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. UNHCR stands in steadfast solidarity with the Government and people of Lebanon at this critical juncture.

[Barham Salih @BarhamSalih]

Grateful to Prime Minister H.E. @nawafsalam @grandserail for the strong leadership in
this response.
With over one million displaced, support to Lebanon is urgent, and must be sustained.

[UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @Refugees]

This is Lebanon today.

One in five people have been forced to flee their homes.

High Commissioner @BarhamSalih is visiting the country in solidarity, calling for urgent support.

[Barham Salih @BarhamSalih]

Just arrived in Beirut after last week’s devastating strikes. Over 1 million people displaced in this small country. I am here in solidarity —and to urgently push for protection of civilians and an end to this spiraling conflict.

[UNHCR Lebanon @UNHCRLebanon]

One of the largest waves of Israeli strikes so far has just hit over 60 locations across Beirut and beyond.

Deaths are mounting. Destruction is massive. Civilians are paying the price. Again.

They are not a target. They must be protected.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The @UN has just launched a Flash Humanitarian Appeal of USD $308.3 million to support the people of Lebanon.

Amid the terrible toll the military escalation is taking across the region, the world must show the people of Lebanon our strongest support.

https://t.co/FEl00N3I5X