UN chief Antonio Guterres says he has arrived in Beirut for a “solidarity” visit to Lebanon, where more than 687 people are reported to have been killed since Hezbollah pulled the country into Israel’s conflict with Iran on March 2.
Guterres is expected to raise awareness of the growing humanitarian needs in the country, with more than 800,000 people displaced.
“I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. They did not choose this war. They were dragged into it,” the United Nations secretary-general says on X.
“The UN and I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon and this region so richly deserve.”
The UN says an emergency appeal for funds is to be launched during his visit.
Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.
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