AGP Executive Report

Southern Lebanon: An Israeli airstrike in Haddatha injured two people, including a 4-year-old child, as shelling continued despite a US-brokered framework. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the offensive since March 2 has killed 4,386 people and injured 12,413. Medical Aid: Qatar says it has dispatched a medical aid aircraft to Beirut, reaffirming its support for Lebanon amid the escalation. Children’s Well-being: The war damaged 436 schools, leaving about 100,000 students unable to return; officials also report serious effects on children’s mental health. Health Support: Germany has provided an additional €5 million through UNDP to support the Lebanese army and its families, including help with health care, food, education and housing.

Southern Lebanon Attacks: An Israeli airstrike in Haddatha injured two people, including a 4-year-old child, as strikes and shelling continued despite a U.S.-brokered framework agreement. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says the offensive since March 2 has killed 4,386 people and injured 12,413. War’s Impact on Children: Damage to 436 educational facilities has kept about 100,000 students from returning to school, with the conflict also taking a serious toll on their mental health. Healthcare Under Strain: The WHO chief warned that the Eastern Mediterranean has suffered more attacks on health facilities and workers than any other region, while funding cuts have affected nearly 2,000 facilities. He cited teams continuing to provide care in Lebanon and other crisis-hit areas.

Conflict Health Toll: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 4,386 people and wounded 12,424 since March 2, according to its latest figures. Earlier reports said strikes near a hospital killed four and wounded 127, underscoring the danger to patients and medical services. Rehabilitation: A Lebanese woman paralyzed since 2014 has stood and walked with help from a robotic device, offering a striking example of how assistive technology can support recovery. Regional Health Pressures: The WHO chief says the Eastern Mediterranean has been hit hardest by attacks on healthcare and funding cuts.

Healthcare Under Fire: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 4,386 people killed and 12,424 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2; separate reports said strikes near a hospital killed four and wounded 127. Regional Health Services: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that attacks and funding cuts are affecting nearly 2,000 health facilities across the Eastern Mediterranean, including in Lebanon, and urged greater investment in healthcare. Rehabilitation: A Lebanese woman paralyzed since 2014 has stood and walked with robotic assistance, offering a striking glimpse of rehabilitation technology.

Displacement Support: Hezbollah says it will provide up to $14,000 to eligible families whose primary homes were destroyed or made uninhabitable, including help with rent and furniture, paid in instalments over a year. Conflict’s Health Toll: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports nearly 4,390 people killed and 12,424 injured in Israeli attacks; separate reports say strikes near a hospital killed four and wounded 127. Rehabilitation: Lebanese woman Jessica Tawil, paralysed since a 2014 spinal injury, has taken supported steps using a robotic exoskeleton, highlighting how assistive technology can open new possibilities for people with mobility disabilities.

Conflict and Health: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports 4,389 deaths and 12,424 injuries in Israeli attacks, while a strike near a hospital reportedly killed four and wounded 127. Israeli artillery also killed a retired Lebanese soldier in the south. Border Safety: A suspected leftover munition exploded during a school trip in northern Israel, killing a teenager and injuring 24—another reminder of the danger posed by unexploded ordnance near the border.

Civilian Toll: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks have killed 4,387 people and wounded 12,424 since March 2. Southern Lebanon remains under fire despite a US-brokered framework deal. Explosive Remnants: A blast from an object left by earlier attacks killed one person and injured another near Froun as residents harvested olives. The Lebanese army also says artillery fire killed retired soldier Ali Abdul Hassan Sweidan while he inspected his land in Yater.

Casualties and Care: Lebanon’s Health Ministry put the death toll from Israeli attacks since March 2 at 4,387, with 12,424 wounded. Israeli airstrikes and shelling continued in the south, including Kfar Tebnit and Mansouri. Civilian Hazards: A suspected Israeli munition exploded near olive pickers in Froun, killing one person and wounding another. Separately, Lebanon reported strikes near a hospital killed four people and wounded 127.

Fresh Strikes: Israeli airstrikes and artillery hit several southern Lebanese towns on Sunday, despite a U.S.-backed framework deal. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says attacks since March 2 have killed 4,386 people and injured 12,413. Border Injuries: A drone strike near Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in Hermel wounded six people, including five Syrian nationals and one Lebanese citizen, the ministry said. Hospital Under Fire: Earlier strikes near Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre killed four people and wounded 127, including 39 hospital staff. The attack caused extensive damage to the facility.

Lebanon’s Health Toll: The Health Ministry says Israeli attacks killed 4,386 people and injured 12,424 between March 2 and October 10. Since October 2023, the toll has reached 8,953 dead and 30,660 injured. Hermel Strike: A drone attack near Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese resident, the ministry said. Two of the wounded Syrians were women. Rescue Risks: A Lebanese Red Cross volunteer was killed during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon, underscoring the dangers facing emergency responders.

Lebanon Injuries: An Israeli drone strike near Hawsh al-Sayyed Ali in Hermel wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese, according to the Health Ministry. Israel said it targeted a Syrian militant. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Human Rights Watch says aid remains far below needs a year after the ceasefire began, with reconstruction yet to start. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports at least 1,400 people killed and 4,881 wounded since the truce took effect.

Border Health: An Israeli drone strike on a car in Hermel wounded six people, including five Syrians and one Lebanese, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attack came despite a ceasefire and in an area near the Syrian border. Care Costs: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam acknowledged that rising expenses are making some people hesitate to seek tests or buy medicine, as families struggle with the cost of living. Emergency Response: A Lebanese Red Cross volunteer was killed during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon, underscoring the risks facing frontline responders.

Healthcare Affordability: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam acknowledged that rising costs are keeping some sick people in Lebanon from seeking tests or buying medicine. He cited pressure on families from medical bills, fuel and school costs, and outlined government plans including expanded social support and housing and transport projects. Aid for Displaced Families: Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc says it is close to starting shelter payments for people displaced by the war. Reuters reported the group received $200 million from Iran and plans an initial $3,000 payment for eligible families; Washington disputes the reported transfer. War’s Human Cost: Lebanese authorities say Israeli attacks since March have killed more than 4,380 people and injured over 12,410, adding to the country’s urgent humanitarian needs.

Medical Education: AUB psychiatry program director Elias Ghossoub has received a 2027 ACGME International Physician Educator Award for his work in graduate medical education. War and Child Health: About 5,600 children in Gaza are awaiting evacuation for medical care. Researchers, including teams supported by the American University of Beirut, also report preliminary findings of widespread antibiotic resistance in hospital samples, complicating treatment for wounded patients. Emergency Response: A Lebanese Red Cross volunteer was killed during a rescue mission in South Lebanon, underscoring the risks facing frontline medical responders.

Gaza Medical Crisis: About 5,600 children are awaiting evacuation for treatment, Gaza’s Health Ministry says. Doctors warn antibiotic-resistant infections are complicating recovery; preliminary research supported by the American University of Beirut points to widespread resistance linked to damaged water and sanitation. Displaced People’s Health: WHO urged pandemic plans to include migrants and displaced communities, with better continuity of care and fewer barriers tied to documentation, language and location. South Lebanon Response: The ICRC mourned a Lebanese Red Cross volunteer killed during a rescue mission. Lebanon’s health minister also objected to the 2027 draft budget for lacking a clear way to fund sheltering displaced people.

Displacement Support: Hezbollah has reportedly secured $200 million from Iran for families displaced by this year’s war, with an initial payment expected to reach some households. A Hezbollah official confirmed funds were secured, but the U.S. disputed the reported transfer. Emergency Response: A Lebanese Red Cross volunteer was killed during a rescue mission in southern Lebanon, underscoring the risks facing frontline aid workers. Public Health Pressure: Lebanon’s health minister objected to the draft 2027 budget, saying it lacks a clear way to cover the costs of sheltering displaced people. Child Nutrition: UNICEF has warned that one in five children in Lebanon goes to bed hungry as displacement and economic hardship deepen.