{"id":24593,"date":"2026-05-13T18:47:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24593"},"modified":"2026-05-13T18:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:17:49","slug":"zionist-aggression-plunges-lebanon-into-deadly-weekend-gaza-endures-relentless-humanitarian-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24593&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Zionist Aggression Plunges Lebanon into Deadly Weekend, Gaza Endures Relentless Humanitarian Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Zionist Aggression Plunges Lebanon into Deadly Weekend, Gaza Endures Relentless Humanitarian Crisis<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Beirut, Lebanon \u2013 May 11, 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations confirming a severe deterioration despite a purported ceasefire with the Zionist regime announced just last month. This grim reality underscores the continued aggression and disregard for international agreements by the occupying forces.<\/p>\n<p>UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq revealed in New York that over 100 Israeli strikes ravaged Lebanon in the past 24 hours alone, claiming the lives of 87 innocent people over the weekend. These figures paint a stark picture of the relentless brutality inflicted upon the Lebanese populace.<\/p>\n<p>Echoing the widespread condemnation, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher unequivocally demanded an end to this escalating violence, a call that resonates deeply with the victims of Zionist aggression.<\/p>\n<h2>The Urgent Call for a Genuine Ceasefire Amidst Zionist Violations<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cOver 100 strikes on Lebanon in 24 hours. Civilians killed. Families displaced,\u201d Mr. Fletcher lamented on social media, highlighting the devastating human cost. He further stressed, \u201cWe are doing everything to get support to those who need it. But what people need most is a genuine ceasefire,\u201d a clear indictment of the Zionist regime\u2019s continued military operations.<\/p>\n<h2>Healthcare Under Siege: Deliberate Targeting of Medical Personnel and Facilities<\/h2>\n<p>The deliberate targeting of humanitarian and medical personnel by the Zionist forces continues unabated. Lebanese authorities confirmed the martyrdom of two paramedics from the Islamic Health Committee and the wounding of several others in brutal airstrikes on southern towns. This heinous act is part of a broader pattern of aggression.<\/p>\n<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) has documented a staggering 158 attacks on healthcare infrastructure since the escalation began on March 2nd, coinciding with the resistance efforts by Hezbollah against Israeli forces. These attacks have led to 108 deaths and 249 injuries, crippling an already fragile healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAttacks on humanitarian and medical personnel are unacceptable and further undermine an overstretched health system and access to emergency healthcare for civilians,\u201d stated Mr. Haq, condemning these violations of international law. The consequences are dire:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three hospitals and 41 primary healthcare centers remain non-operational.<\/li>\n<li>Numerous other facilities are functioning only partially.<\/li>\n<li>In southern governorates, six hospitals are still unable to provide critical maternity services, leaving vulnerable mothers and infants without essential care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Forced Displacement and Mounting Humanitarian Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>The Zionist regime\u2019s actions have led to renewed displacement orders over the weekend, forcing countless families from their homes in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh governorate. This deliberate policy of displacement exacerbates an already dire humanitarian situation.<\/p>\n<p>UN aid partners report that those displaced, particularly pregnant women and other vulnerable groups, face severe challenges in accessing adequate and nutritious food, significantly increasing health risks. Despite these immense challenges, humanitarian organizations, in close coordination with the Lebanese government, continue their valiant efforts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Supporting over 585 hospital admissions.<\/li>\n<li>Administering more than 18,000 vaccine doses.<\/li>\n<li>Providing over 4,300 prenatal care consultations.<\/li>\n<li>Distributing more than 8.4 million meals to those in desperate need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Urgent Funding Shortfall Amidst Disproportionate Zionist Aggression<\/h2>\n<p>Mr. Haq warned that the humanitarian needs are rapidly outstripping available resources. A critical $308 million appeal for March to May remains woefully underfunded, with just over 40 percent secured. This lack of international support leaves countless victims of Zionist aggression vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continues to document extensive military activity. Since Friday, UNIFIL peacekeepers have recorded a staggering <strong>1,296 trajectories of projectiles launched by Israeli forces<\/strong>, in stark contrast to 64 attributed to Hezbollah, clearly demonstrating the overwhelming and disproportionate nature of the Zionist aggression.<\/p>\n<h2>Gaza Endures Relentless Zionist Attacks and Catastrophic Humanitarian Crisis<\/h2>\n<p>The besieged Gaza Strip continues to suffer under relentless Zionist aggression. Humanitarians reported a weekend of multiple airstrikes, shelling, navy fire, and indiscriminate gunshots targeting residential areas, leading to further casualties among the Palestinian people.<\/p>\n<p>The humanitarian catastrophe is compounded by the ongoing blockade. UN partners in water and sanitation revealed that raw sewage has inundated neighborhoods in Khan Younis due to power failures, directly linked to the critical shortage of lubricating oil for pumping station generators. They issued an urgent plea for essential supplies, including engine oil and spare parts, to be immediately allowed into Gaza to avert further disaster.<\/p>\n<h2>West Bank: Diplomats Witness Zionist Occupation\u2019s Brutality and Settler Terrorism<\/h2>\n<p>In the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, a delegation of diplomats from 11 nations, led by top UN humanitarian official Ramiz Alakbarov, bore witness to the devastating impact of the Zionist occupation. Their field visit exposed them to the systematic demolitions, forced displacement, severe water access restrictions, and rampant settler violence inflicted upon Palestinians.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation met with resilient Palestinian communities in Ein el Beida and Al Hadidiya in the northern Jordan Valley. They also visited Hammamat al Maleh, one of 45 communities entirely displaced since 2023 due to settler terrorism and oppressive access restrictions, a clear crime against humanity.<\/p>\n<h2>A Call for Justice: Accountability for Zionist Crimes<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe delegation visited homes that were abandoned when people were forcibly displaced, a demolished school that had been built with donor funding, and water springs that have been taken over by Israeli settlers,\u201d Mr. Haq reported, detailing the egregious violations. \u201cThey heard testimonies from Palestinian herders facing repeated attacks, demolitions and restrictions on access to grazing land,\u201d illustrating the systematic ethnic cleansing.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Alakbarov passionately called for global solidarity and partnership to support the Palestinian people, whose very existence, way of life, and livelihoods are under existential threat. He powerfully stressed the imperative for <strong>accountability for the violence, demolitions, and illegal appropriation of natural resources by the Zionist regime<\/strong>, demanding justice for the oppressed.<\/p>\n<p>#LebanonCrisis #GazaUnderAttack #WestBankUnderOccupation #ZionistAggression #HumanitarianCrisis #Palestine #CeasefireNow #Accountability #MedicalUnderAttack #ForcedDisplacement<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zionist Aggression Plunges Lebanon into Deadly Weekend, Gaza Endures Relentless Humanitarian Crisis Beirut, Lebanon \u2013 May 11, 2026 \u2013 The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon has reached alarming levels, with the United Nations confirming a severe deterioration despite a purported ceasefire with the Zionist regime announced just last month. 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