The recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, which intensified in late September 2024, has led to severe casualties and displacement. The conflict was primarily triggered by the ongoing Israeli-Hamas war, which began in October 2023.
According to the Lebanese Health Minister, Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon have killed over 1300 people, including women and children, and injured more than 7000.
Local and international media outlets have confirmed that the ongoing strikes also resulted in significant damage to civilian infrastructure, prompting tens of thousands of Lebanese to flee, with some reports estimating over 100,000 displaced.
International organizations, including Human Rights Watch, warned Wednesday that Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon are placing civilians at “grave risk of harm,” calling for an international investigation into the “recent hostilities” in Lebanon.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday that “more than 90,530” additional people have been displaced in Lebanon since Monday due to the heavy Israeli airstrikes on several areas, amid the ongoing escalation.
In Holy Karbala, following the call of the Supreme Religious Authorities to assist the affected people of Lebanon and as part of the humanitarian campaigns, the Hotels and Tourist Restaurants Association has announced its readiness to host Lebanese families displaced by the ongoing Israeli aggression.
The association told Shia Waves Agency that it is planning to coordinate with relevant authorities to ensure the provision of accommodation and essential services, reaffirming the strong bonds between the Iraqi and Lebanese people.
It should be mentioned that the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of funds from the Imam’s share to support believers in southern Lebanon.
