Oxfam GB :: Emergencies - Middle East Crisis 2006

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Middle East crisis 2006

Kafa Jyoub with her son, Mahmad (2). Her livelihood has been severely affected by the conflict in Lebanon. Photo: Jane Beesley

During the month-long conflict, between Israel and Lebanon, around a million Lebanese people fled their homes.

Intro

Thousands of civilians injured and killed
Much of southern Beirut flattened by bombs
Essential infrastructure severely damaged

In response to the month-long war between Israel and Lebanon in July 06, Oxfam launched a £1 million appeal to help innocent people caught up in the fighting.

In pictures: Oxfam in action

Southern Lebanon was also very badly affected. Security in Gaza worsened following heavy shelling, and rocket attacks on northern Israel damaged buildings and businesses.

Look at this place, this used to be a school and now there is nothing left. I feel so much pain seeing my school reduced to nothing. I have no idea how we are going to rebuild it.

Barea Hijazi a teaching assistant at a school in southern Beirut

Oxfam's response at a glance

We responded by:

Providing clean water and sanitation facilities
Distributing food, clothing and hygiene packages
Promoting good hygiene practices

We have been working with people to help them rebuild their lives following this month-long conflict. We are also continuing to respond to the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the wider conflict in the Middle East.