Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research and partners, assessed destruction in Beirut and Mount Lebanon, estimating $365 million in damages and nearly 649,000 cubic metres of debris. The assessment identified 146 buildings fully destroyed and 264 partially damaged, affecting more than 7,600 housing units. The heaviest damage was recorded in Beirut’s southern suburbs and nearby areas of Mount Lebanon.
New Israeli air strikes on the southern coastal city of Tyre killed eight people, according to media reports. The Israeli military reportedly issued new evacuation orders for the city, including its Christian quarter for the first time.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep alarm over renewed escalation in the Middle East. His spokesperson urged all parties to immediately halt attacks, exercise maximum restraint, and avoid actions that could worsen tensions.
The destruction extends beyond infrastructure. UNESCO reports approximately 500,000 children forced out of classrooms, with over one million learners affected by educational disruptions. Seventeen schools have been destroyed, and more than 100 damaged. Cultural heritage sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tyre, have also suffered damage. Additionally, journalists have faced fatalities, displacement, and restricted access to information, raising concerns about misinformation and hate speech.
Humanitarian conditions continue to worsen despite a ceasefire in April. Since the escalation began in March, Lebanon’s government relief platform has registered over one million displaced individuals. More than 134,000 internally displaced people remain in collective shelters, highlighting ongoing humanitarian needs.