Closed consultations in the Security Council regarding the attack on the UAE

UN official Rose Marie DiCarlo stressed that the Secretary-General has condemned – since the start of the conflict on February 28 – all unlawful attacks in the Middle East and beyond.

She noted that the Secretary-General also stressed the need to respect Security Council Resolution No. 2817 and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.

It is noteworthy that Jean Arnault, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on the conflict in the Middle East and its consequences, continues his diplomatic consultations in the region.

Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, stressed that the United Nations remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict.

The situation in Lebanon

In his press conference today, Dujarric referred to reports of new evacuation orders being issued for about ten Lebanese regions across the south, Nabatieh, and the Bekaa.

He expressed grave concern about these evacuation orders and the aerial bombardment of Lebanese towns targeting south of the Litani River and beyond, including Sidon and the Western Bekaa.

He reiterated the need to respect and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure at all times.

The United Nations and its partners continue to support the humanitarian response. UNHCR has reached more than 158,000 displaced people with psychosocial support, “dignity tools,” financial assistance, and other services.

The spokesman pointed out the continued great risks, including restrictions on movement, psychological suffering, lack of documentation, and increased risks of exposure to exploitation, especially for women and children.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that the death toll increased as the bombing continued, especially in southern Lebanon. During the night, one emergency worker was killed and 3 others were injured in an Israeli bombing of a town in Nabatieh. Another emergency worker was injured in a subsequent bombing in the same area while participating in the response.

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric expressed deep concern about the attacks on healthcare, and said that the World Health Organization has so far recorded 151 attacks on healthcare facilities in Lebanon, resulting in the death of 103 people and the injury of more than 230, including 5 attacks since the ceasefire was announced on April 17.

He said that these incidents undermine people’s access to care and expose patients and first responders to serious risks.