Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis demands a lasting ceasefire

Country: Lebanon Source: International Rescue Committee Beirut, Lebanon, June 3, 2026 — As fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warned that only a lasting ceasefire can create the conditions for humanitarian recovery. Israeli airstrikes, ground operations, and large-scale evacuation orders have forced families to flee their homes, often with little notice and few resources. Many have lost access to income, while damage to i