MIDDLE EAST LIVE March 19: Civilians bear the brunt of escalating strikes and displacement

The crisis in the Middle East continues, with ongoing strikes and an increasing need for humanitarian assistance. The UN nuclear watchdog reported on Wednesday that a projectile hit Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant site, although no casualties were reported. In Lebanon, the humanitarian situation has worsened, with hundreds of people reportedly killed and more than a million displaced. UN agencies are stepping up emergency aid despite growing challenges. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow the coverage here.