UNITED NATIONS, August 18 (IPS) - Since the collapse of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced in June, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon has deteriorated sharply. Marked by high casualties, immense destruction to civilian infrastructure, and widespread displacement, access to essential services has become increasingly strained as the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) is scheduled to end its operations by the end of the year.Read the full story, “Impending UNIFIL Exit Pushes Lebanon Toward Uncertainty”, on globalissues.org →