Gaza

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By Simon D. Kist , 31 July 2026

Middle East: Humanitarian toll mounts as Iran escalation continues

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the humanitarian consequences of the escalation in the Middle East are worsening by the day. Civilians are increasingly at risk, and essential infrastructure is being disrupted across the region. Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that what began as a regional conflict is increasingly becoming a driver of global instability.

By Simon D. Kist , 1 May 2026

Lebanon crisis: Casualties rise and destruction continues despite ceasefire

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the humanitarian situation in Lebanon remains fragile and volatile despite the ceasefire being extended until mid-May. Hostilities are continuing to cause civilian casualties. On Thursday, Lebanese authorities reported multiple airstrikes and military activity across towns in southern Lebanon, resulting in at least nine deaths and 13 injuries.

By Simon D. Kist , 17 March 2026

Iran war and regional spillover could push global hunger to record levels

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is warning that the United States' and Israel's war on Iran and the regional spillover across the Middle East could push global hunger to record levels. The ongoing conflict could cause the greatest disruption to lifesaving humanitarian work since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, WFP said on Tuesday.

Yemen Crisis

Since the beginning of September 2026, ongoing hostilities in Yemen are forcing people to flee their homes, resulting in civilian casualties and putting already strained humanitarian operations under increasing pressure. This military escalation comes at a time when hunger, malnutrition, loss of resilience and collapsing humanitarian funding have already pushed millions of Yemenis deeper into crisis. A staggering 22.3 million people require humanitarian assistance and protection in 2026, with the most vulnerable and marginalized groups, including women and girls, facing the greatest risk.