ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian and advocacy organization, issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement of a 60-day ceasefire to stop the conflict in Lebanon, with the help of the United States government. “Islamic Relief stands in solidarity with the innocent people of Lebanon and welcomes the announcement of the ceasefire. This must serve as a starting point to allow people in Lebanon impacted by the escalation to recover, get relief at last, and facilitate the return of displaced communities to their homes and businesses.
“Civilians and civilian infrastructure in Lebanon should never have been subject to the devastation that has been inflicted upon them, as they just went about living their daily lives. Following the ceasefire, all parties must make sure the peace holds. The violence, suffering, and destruction that has engulfed the country must stop.
“While there is a sense of hope in Lebanon following news of the ceasefire, there is still doubt over whether the parties to the conflict will or can honor it. The ceasefire is only several hours old and uncertainty remains.
“Islamic Relief remains committed to providing humanitarian assistance to those in need in Lebanon and continues to work with people impacted by the devastating conditions.
“We also continue to push for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Palestinians in Gaza still face daily violence in horrendous conditions and must not be forgotten amid the positive steps seen in Lebanon.”
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Islamic Relief USA, based in Alexandria, VA, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization. Its mission is to provide relief and development in a dignified manner regardless of gender, race, or religion, and works to empower individuals in their communities and give them a voice in the world. Its programs benefit millions of people each year in more than 40 countries around the world, including in the United States.
Islamic Relief USA is on the U.S. government’s Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) charity list, and it is also a signatory to the code of conduct of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.