The war in the Middle East has been raging on several fronts for over two years. In Lebanon, there have been heavy air strikes and massive displacements since the renewed escalation. At the same time, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic, even if it has taken a back seat in the media since the attack by Israeli and US forces: After initial openings, the borders are now largely closed again, aid supplies are barely getting in, medical care on the ground is only possible to a limited extent while necessary evacuations are being suspended at the same time.
Our emergency aid on site
Our partner organisations are permanently deployed and provide people in Gaza and Lebanon with food, places to sleep and medical support. One focus is on supporting and protecting women and girls. They also provide children in particular with psychological support and educational programmes. These are crucial right now to give them hope and prospects for a positive future.
Gaza - a field of rubble
More than two years of Israeli bombardment, siege, starvation and displacement have almost completely destroyed Gaza: over 70,000 people have been killed and 170,000 injured. Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are living in inhumane conditions. Hospitals, schools and water and sanitation infrastructure lie in ruins. The destruction of local food production has made the population completely dependent on humanitarian aid.
Experts on the ground warn that the current escalation of the conflict is making access to urgently needed aid even more difficult, causing food and fuel prices to rise again and further exacerbating the already fragile supply situation in the Gaza Strip.
Although the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip is officially in force, uncertainty and tensions continue to dominate the situation on the ground. Misereor and its partners are standing by the local people and campaigning for their rights.
Lebanon - renewed escalation
Since spring 2026 , Israel's attack has once again spread to Lebanon, particularly to the capital Beirut, the south of the country and the Bekaa Valley. Many families are therefore fleeing their homes and seeking shelter. They are sleeping in cars, schools, mosques and churches or under improvised tents along the coast. Many people on the ground say that nowhere in Lebanon is really safe from Israeli attacks anymore.
In this dramatic situation, people are lacking the things they need to survive. The emergency shelters are overcrowded and Syrian and Palestinian refugees are at an additional disadvantage. Women and girls are particularly affected. They are exposed to various risks in overcrowded, poorly equipped shelters: A lack of privacy and security leads to harassment, exploitation or gender-based violence. At the same time, they are increasingly responsible for the care of children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
Misereor and its partners stand by the side of the local people and are committed to helping them. The focus is now on establishing adequate basic services for all people.
Your emergency aid arrives
We have been active with our partner organisations in the Middle East, particularly Israel and Palestine, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon, for decades. Our partners are in constant contact with the local population and adapt their activities to the situation on the ground in the best possible way.
In addition to providing emergency aid, they also work in the areas ofpeacebuilding. Despite the particularly difficult circumstances, especially in Israel and Palestine, committed people on both sides are working to promote understanding between Israelis and Palestinians. Find out more in our publication "Peace work in the Middle East conflict".
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Our project partners in the Middle East are doing their utmost,
to help the people on the ground - despite the most difficult circumstances.
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Peace work in the Middle East conflict
Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, there is still no peace in the Middle East. In view of the…
Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, there is still no peace in the Middle East. In view of the current war, a solution to the conflict and sustainable peace seem more distant than ever. Nevertheless, committed people in Misereor partner organisations on both sides continue to work towards understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Publisher: Misereor
- Number of pages: 21
- Year of publication: October 2024
Despite decades of diplomatic efforts, there is still no peace in the Middle East. In view of the current war, a solution to the conflict and sustainable peace seem more distant than ever. Nevertheless, committed people in Misereor partner organisations on both sides continue to work towards understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
- Publisher: Misereor
- Number of pages: 21
- Year of publication: October 2024