Lebanon crisis: What is MSF doing and how can I help?

Following widescale Israeli airstrikes of multiple areas in Lebanon, MSF is stepping up its response to escalating humanitarian needs.

We are delivering healthcare and essential items to people who have been forced to flee their homes.

According to the Ministry of Health, 558 people have been killed and 1,835 injured following the escalation on Monday 23 September. Over 104,000 people are currently reported to be displaced and are seeking refuge elsewhere in the country.

The situation is fast-moving. More information on MSF's response will be shared below as it becomes available.

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How is MSF responding in Lebanon?

MSF is gravely concerned about Israel’s bombing campaign in Lebanon, much of which is taking place in densely populated urban areas. We call for the immediate de-escalation of hostilities to prevent further suffering, injury, and loss of life.

• Our mobile medical units are providing primary and mental healthcare at shelters for those in need.
   
• Our teams have so far distributed essential items like mattresses and hygiene kits to displaced people at eight shelters. We are assessing needs elsewhere to scale up support.
   
• We are running mental health helplines, offering psychological support to displaced and affected people during this time of distress.
   
• We continue to coordinate closely with our partners and hospital networks, offering support where possible as the situation develops.
   
• Since 23 September, some of our staff in south Lebanon, Beirut and other parts of the country have fled their homes, spending hours in traffic as they seek refuge in safer locations. In south Lebanon and Baalbek-Hermel – areas that have experienced heavy aerial strikes – MSF staff reported bombardments close to their homes. Many of our staff have sheltered in their homes as Israeli warplanes continued to fly overhead and throughout the night.