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Palestine Situation Report | March 2025

by Anera

Mar 19, 2025

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>>> Read the full report Israel launched a massive air assault across Gaza in the early morning hours of March 18. The attacks broke the fragile ceasefire agreement signed in January 2025, resulting in the death and injury of over 900 Palestinians. The return to war followed the Israeli imposition of a total blockade on…

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The Horrors in Gaza Must End

by Anera

Mar 18, 2025

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Overnight, the Israeli military launched a devastating wave of airstrikes across Gaza, claiming the lives of more than 400 people — one of the deadliest nights since the war began. Anera’s staff, thankfully, remain unharmed and have not had to evacuate at the time of writing. However, an estimated 65,000 survivors across Gaza, from Beit…

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Critical Medical Aid for Lebanon: Supporting Frontline Workers and Saving Lives

by Anera

Mar 12, 2025

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Anera, with support from AstraZeneca, has delivered urgent medical supplies to hospitals and healthcare centers in Lebanon, helping treat over 50,000 people and supporting frontline workers amidst the war and its aftermath.

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Bringing Hope: Anera’s Ramadan Food Distribution for Children in Lebanon

by Anera

Mar 7, 2025

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During the holy month of Ramadan, so far, Anera’s Lebanon staff have successfully distributed 5,000 food parcels to children across Lebanon.

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Restore Aid and End the Cycle of Instability and Violence

by Anera

Mar 3, 2025

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Anera is profoundly concerned by the closure of all entry points into Gaza, announced by Israel on Sunday, March 2, and immediately put into effect. The move, which halts critical aid shipments and guarantees a worsening of Gaza’s already dire humanitarian crisis, comes as negotiations on the next phase of the ceasefire between Israel and…

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Providing Hygiene Supplies to Families Affected by the War in Southern Lebanon

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Mar 2, 2025

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Families in Southern Lebanon have been deeply affected by the war with Israel, with ongoing tensions despite the recent ceasefire. With support from International Relief Teams, Anera distributed hygiene kits to families who have lost everything in the airstrikes.

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Rooftop Gardens are Transforming Communities in Lebanon

by Anera

Mar 1, 2025

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Rooftop gardens in South Lebanon’s Tanbourit are providing families with fresh produce and income amid Lebanon’s economic crisis and post-war recovery.

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From Struggles to Success: Mohammad’s Journey to Building His Own Bakery

by Anera

Feb 26, 2025

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Through Anera’s job-skills program supported by UNICEF, Mohammad gained pastry-making and business skills, enabling him to start his own bakery in the Bekaa region with dreams of expanding further.

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Lebanon Situation Report | February 2025

by Anera

Feb 25, 2025

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>>> Read the Situation Report Under the initial ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hezbollah in November, Israel was expected to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 26. However, Israel has refused to pull back, and the deadline has been extended to February 18. Violence in Lebanon Military activity persists in various regions…

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Support the Vulnerable During Ramadan This Year

by Anera

Feb 18, 2025

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Help families break their fasts with hope and dignity Contributions made to Anera for our Ramadan programs are focused on distributing food packages and food vouchers for the entire month for families who would otherwise go without. Ramadan is a significant time for Muslims worldwide, representing the holiest month in Islam and the fourth pillar…

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