UN responds to the ‘dramatic, catastrophic humanitarian emergency’ in Lebanon
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A ceasefire is chief among the most compelling needs now in Lebanon, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the country, Imran Riza, said on Thursday. It is estimated that more than a million people have been affected by ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, which have escalated in recent weeks. While most are Lebanese citizens, Palestinian and Syrian refugees who have found shelter there, as well as migrants, have also been impacted. UN News’s Khaled Mohammed asked Mr. Riza about the crisis, the UN’s response, and challenges facing humanitarian teams on the ground. 
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