The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has welcomed the current Lebanon ceasefire as “a moment of hope” for civilians, while strongly warning that it must lead to a lasting and durable end to hostilities.
Secretary General Jan Egeland said that after 46 days of intense violence, the ceasefire finally gives people across Lebanon “a chance to breathe.”
However, Egeland cautioned that civilians need far more than a temporary reduction in violence. He pointed to ongoing reports of Israeli violations and repeated warnings against residents returning to their homes south of the Litani River.
Call for Real and Lasting Peace
“For this ceasefire to be meaningful for civilians, it must lead to a real and durable halt in hostilities,” Egeland said.
“The people of Lebanon do not need another fragile pause. They need a permanent ceasefire.”
The NRC highlighted that many displaced families remain unable to safely return home due to continued insecurity and the risk of renewed strikes. The organisation stressed the urgent need for all parties to fully respect the ceasefire and work toward a sustainable political solution that protects civilians and allows reconstruction to begin.
The comments reflect growing concern among humanitarian groups that the current truce remains too fragile to bring genuine relief to Lebanon’s war-weary population.