Mercy Corps Welcomes Ceasefire, Warns of Humanitarian Challenges Ahead in Lebanon
November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024
PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 28 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following statement on Nov. 27, 2024:
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On 26 November, news that Lebanese and Israeli authorities agreed to a ceasefire signaled a hopeful end to the intense bombardment and cross-border fire that began in October 2023 and significantly escalated in September 2024.
Mercy Corps Country Director for Lebanon Laila Al Amine says:
"The agreement is a critical step toward ending the . . .
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On 26 November, news that Lebanese and Israeli authorities agreed to a ceasefire signaled a hopeful end to the intense bombardment and cross-border fire that began in October 2023 and significantly escalated in September 2024.
Mercy Corps Country Director for Lebanon Laila Al Amine says:
"The agreement is a critical step toward ending the . . .