MSF SCALES UP ACTIVITIES AMID ESCALATING MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

DOCTORS Without Borders (MSF) is adapting its programmes to respond to the escalation of conflict across the Middle East region, and closely monitoring the rapidly evolving humanitarian needs.

- STAFF REPORTER

"Across the region, the escalation in violence has brought fear to the lives of millions of people. Bombing continues across multiple cities and villages, often hitting densely populated areas, and casualties are mounting," MSF said.

The organisation called for the protection of civilians, hospitals, health facilities, and other essential infrastructure, at all times.

In Lebanon, thousands of people have been displaced.

"The escalation in conflict comes after 15 months of a 'ceasefire agreement' that never brought real safety for people in Lebanon," said MSF programme manager Francesca Quinto.

"The latest strikes and evacuation orders to all of Beirut's southern suburbs, and almost all of the south of the country, are now forcing even more people to flee. And there is nowhere safe to go."