During a recent visit to Beirut, Carl Skau, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), expressed significant concern over the potential disruptions to Lebanon's ports and airport, which could severely impact the country’s food supplies amidst ongoing Israeli attacks targeting the Lebanese group Hezbollah.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Skau stated, “What I've seen and heard today is devastating, but things could get worse, and that must be avoided.” He emphasized the critical need to keep supply lines open despite the escalating conflict.
Skau highlighted the sharp rise in food prices already affecting Lebanon due to the conflict, although the main ports and the airport are still operational. He mentioned, “There’s a great deal of concern, among them is the need to operate ports and supply routes.”
Addressing the situation in Gaza, Skau noted that hunger has significantly increased because of the considerable challenges humanitarian organizations face in delivering food and supplies to the besieged area.
He added that the Israeli authorities have made “commitments” to not disrupt Lebanese ports and the airport. However, Skau cautioned, “But of course, this is a very changing environment, so we take nothing for granted.”
Lebanese government estimates indicate that approximately 1.2 million people have been displaced, with 200,000 residing in communal shelters. The WFP is actively providing meals to these displaced individuals.
Skau called for the reopening of the "Masnaa" border crossing after the main road leading to it was bombed, emphasizing the need to maintain essential access points.
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