We urgently call for an immediate end to Israeli military and settler violence in the #WestBank, which is putting children directly in harm’s way. Our team is working around the clock to support affected families and children, but immediate action is needed.

We are impressed to see the response of Embassy partners @RedCrossLebanon and @wvlebanon through 🇳🇱 humanitarian programs of @RodeKruis, as well as of @DutchRelief and @WarChildLebanon.

In a visit to Akkar this week, the Embassy team witnessed first-hand the harsh impact of the multiple crises on local Lebanese and Syrian refugee communities. The recent attacks and displacement came for many people on top of the earlier crises.

في زيارة إلى عكار هذا الأسبوع، شهد فريق السفارة عن كثب التأثير المدمر للأزمات المتعددة على المجتمعات المحلية اللبنانية والسورية. جاءت الهجمات الأخيرة والنزوح للكثير من الناس فوق الأزمات السابقة

The U.S. government’s suspension of $44B in USAID funds is devastating life-saving aid programs worldwide. War Child has received stop-work orders in Colombia, Syria & Uganda—where 10.5M children need urgent support. Their safety, education & mental health are at risk. #WarChild

Last week, War Child Alliance CEO @RobatWarChild visited our partners in Baalbek and Akkar, Lebanon, to strengthen collaboration as well as see and hear the evolving needs of children and families affected by #conflict and #displacement #ChildProtection @WarChildUK @WarChild_NL

Great to meet @RobatWarChild Alliance CEO, Flutra Gorana Regional Director, & Nisrine Yassine Lebanon Country Director. Heard about positive impact their psychosocial support activities are having on children. Lots in common with UK aid supporting the most vulnerable across 🇱🇧.

[2/2] This is progress. But with 1.1 million children in urgent need of humanitarian aid, the government must keep pushing for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. Please keep making your voices heard: sign and share our petition: https://t.co/IEJW3hzjEK #ceasefireNOW

[1/2] We welcome the UK government's announcement of a partial ban on arms exports to Israel, given the clear risk that they could be used to violate international humanitarian law in Gaza.

With Polio now fueling added risk and danger, life-saving vaccinations are being rolled out to children in #Gaza. Yet, we are also all too aware that this war continues and Israel’s aggression is intensifying in the West Bank. The only sure way to save lives is a #CeasefireNOW

Just 11% of #Gaza - around 40km² - falls within so-called ‘humanitarian zones’. Around 1.9 million people are being forced into this ever-shrinking space of land - with basic services & essential items non-existent and sickness and disease spreading rapidly.

As part of #WorldHumanitarianDay, hear from Flutra Gorana our Regional Director for the Middle East who spoke with @VoiceOfIslamUK about the threats that aid workers are facing right now in #Gaza and beyond. #WarChild @warchild

Maryam, a child protection officer in Lebanon, found her calling by making a positive impact on children’s lives. Her dedication inspires us all on #WorldHumanitarianDay. 💪 #WHD2024 #NoMatterWhat

Aid agencies and medical professionals warn of dangers of a mass polio outbreak without urgent action, endangering a generation of children in #Gaza. 🔗 Read the full joint statement at: https://t.co/np6yhZE8CT #CeasefireNow

Around 640,000 children under 10 years old are directly threatened by the re-emergence of polio in Gaza. A ceasefire is urgently needed to save lives and allow vaccinations to reach these children. https://t.co/m7uKyiU9R1

Fasco, one of our child protection officers in South Sudan, lives in an internally displaced site. Growing up with violence never far away, he knew from an early age that he wanted to support those who came after him. #NoMatterWhat #WHD2024

[3/3] What drives them to do what they do? Stay tuned this week to hear from some of our incredible War Child staff. #WorldHumanitarianDay #ActForHumanity

[2/3] Yet, every day, these amazing individuals wake up, head out the door and put themselves at risk to make a difference in the lives of people in need.

[1/3] Aid workers today are more at risk than ever before. Last year was the deadliest year on record, and with 176 already killed this year, 2024 already appears set to surpass this grim milestone. #WorldHumanitarianDay

Saturday's strike by Israel on a school where people are sheltering is inexcusable. States must act now to save the children of #Gaza ⚠