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A scene in Beirut, Lebanon showing displaced families living on the streets. In the foreground, a man sleeps on a bench, while a woman in a green tracksuit and hijab sits nearby with a baby in a stroller. Various belongings, including a hookah, are scattered around them. Other people are visible in the background on the city street.

MIDDLE EAST LIVE 11 March: Civilian toll rises, regional disruption spreads as Security Council meets

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to ripple across the region, the UN Security Council met today to discuss the escalating situation, with a morning briefing focused on Lebanon and a second session later on the wider crisis – adopting a Bahrain-led resolution, while a Russian-led text failed to secure enough votes. Across the UN system, agencies are warning of mounting humanitarian needs as displacement rises, services come under strain and regional instability disrupts mobility, trade and aid operations. Stay with us as we bring you the latest developments, reactions and updates from UN Headquarters and across the region. UN News app users can follow the coverage here.

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