A new attack in Tire killed eight people, while the UN put Lebanon’s destruction bill at $365 million, and rising

That evaluationcarried out by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in coordination with Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research and other partners, also estimated that the damage produced nearly 649,000 cubic meters of debris.

The findings come amid renewed concern over the rising death toll and humanitarian suffering in Lebanon.

According to media reports, Israeli airstrikes hit the southern coastal town of Tyre, killing eight people. The Israeli military has reportedly issued new evacuation orders, including for the first time in Christian areas of the city.

Guterres ‘very worried’

The development comes amid the UN Secretary General’s new call for restraint.

In a statement issued on Monday, Spokesman António Guterres said that the UN Secretary General is “very worried by new escalations in the Middle East” and urges all parties to “immediately stop the attack, exercise maximum restraintand refrain from any action that could further aggravate an already volatile situation.”

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Damage assessments rely on satellite imagery, artificial intelligence analysis and field verification to provide a picture of the damage so far in Beirut and Mount Lebanon.

It was found that 146 buildings were completely destroyed and 264 partially damaged. At the housing level, 3,168 units were destroyed and 4,437 units were damaged.

Some of the worst damage was recorded in the southern suburbs of Beirut and the area around Mount Lebanon, including Haret Hreik, Hadath, Chiyah, Burj el Barajneh, Laylaki and Choueifat-Amroussieh.

UNDP said the findings will help national authorities and partners prioritize recovery and reconstruction efforts and support affected communities to return to normal life.

Apart from homes and hospitals

The impact goes beyond physical infrastructure.

According to to the United Nations educational and cultural agency, UNESCO, around 500,000 children were forced out of classrooms, and more than one million students experienced disruption towards their education. Seventeen schools were destroyed and more than 100 schools were damaged.

The agency also reported damage to cultural heritage sites, incl Tyre World Heritage Sitewhile journalists are murdered, expelled and cut off from sources of information, amid growing concerns over misinformation and hate speech.

Humanitarian needs are increasing

The damage assessment comes as UN agencies and partners warn that conditions continue to worsen despite a ceasefire reached in April.

More than one million people became refugees registered through the Lebanese government’s aid platform since the escalation began on March 2. More than 134,000 internally displaced persons remain in collective shelterswith 642 emergency shelters currently operating.

Reports from humanitarian partners show worsening insecurity, repeated displacement, and increasing housing instability. Many households face overcrowding, homelessness, or unsafe living environments.

Children are among those most affected. Humanitarian agencies report increasing levels of fear, anxiety, sleep disturbances and emotional distress related to ongoing insecurity and uncertainty.

Syrian refugees and other non-Lebanese communities also remain vulnerable, facing increased protection risks and barriers in accessing safe shelter.

The health system is under pressure

The conflict also puts additional pressure on Lebanon’s already fragile health system.

According to to the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) and partners in the health sector, attacks on health services continue despite the ceasefire.

Since March 2, 196 attacks have been recorded affecting health servicesresulting in 131 deaths and 379 injuries.

Around 50 attacks have affected health workers, health facilities and patients since mid-April, further eroding the capacity of an already weak health system.