The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Imran Riza, announced today that approximately one million people remain displaced due to the ongoing Zionist aggression.

Speaking during a seminar organized in Beirut in cooperation between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Lebanese Ministry of Labor, titled "Social Justice.. Decent Work," Riza stated that 1.4 million people in Lebanon are in need of humanitarian assistance. He pointed out that "many families have been forced to move and relocate repeatedly in light of insecurity, damaged infrastructure, and the interruption of services."

He explained that humanitarian aid, however necessary, is not enough, noting that the current crisis in Lebanon is not only humanitarian but also an economic and social crisis. Riza stressed that the current crisis is linked to the labor market, saying that while people need food, shelter, healthcare, and protection, they also need income, work, and dignity to be able to care for their families.

For his part, the Lebanese Minister of Labor, Mohammad Haidar, said in a speech delivered during the event that the challenges of economic recovery intersect with the urgent need to protect the labor market, enhance the resilience of institutions, and consolidate social dialogue as the primary entry point for formulating solutions and building consensus among various partners, particularly employers, workers, and the government.

He noted that Lebanon has gone through numerous crises, starting from the economic and financial collapse, leading up to the Israeli aggression, which has left deep impacts on the national economy and the labor market.

Haidar pointed to the damage suffered by productive and commercial enterprises in various regions, while others have completely ceased operations. He emphasized that many workers have lost their jobs or sources of income, investments have declined across various sectors, and pressures have mounted on small and medium-sized enterprises, which form the backbone of the Lebanese economy.

He added that "the repercussions of the Israeli war on Lebanon were not limited to financial losses, but also affected confidence in the economy, impacting the stability of the labor market and the prospects for growth and investment."

Meanwhile, the Minister of Social Affairs, Hanin El-Sayed, announced yesterday that 40% of the displaced individuals have returned to their areas, confirming that the government is working on a plan for return, recovery, and reconstruction.