Fighting in the Middle East has spilled over into Lebanon, with the capital of Beirut and the nation’s southern regions in the crosshairs of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Monaco Red Cross has launched an appeal for donations, which will be forwarded to international Red Cross teams working on the ground.

As the armed conflict between Israel and Hamas begins to spill beyond Palestinian and Israeli territory, life in Lebanon has taken a devastating turn.

More than 500,000 people have been forced from their homes as the violence disrupts essential services in southern Lebanon. Over 100 people in Lebanon are believed to have been killed in bombing attacks, with many more injured. In the capital, Beirut, a round of bomb attacks on the night of 3rd October claimed at least 37 lives and injured over 150 people, according to reports from the Lebanese Health Ministry.

Communities across southern Lebanon are now facing critical shortages of basic necessities such as water, food and medical care.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and the Lebanese Red Cross have raised the alarm, alerting the world to the worsening situation and asking for assistance with rescue and recovery efforts.

Now, the Monaco Red Cross, led by its president, Prince Albert II, has issued its own urgent call for public donations. Every donation will be forwarded to the IFRC and ICRC.

To contribute to the Monaco Red Cross’s relief efforts, donations can be made online at www.croix-rouge.mc or by mailing a cheque to: Croix-Rouge Monégasque-Liban, 27 Boulevard de Suisse, 98000 Monaco.

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