If war was the answer, we’d be safe by now

March 2, 2026

As crises grow in the Middle East, you can save lives. Our Teams Are Already Responding.

Missiles are flying.
Families are fleeing.
Public services are shutting down.
Retaliation is accelerating.

This is not a warning phase.

This is an active regional crisis.

And the cost — human and economic — is rising by the day.

We Are Not Watching From Afar.

Search for Common Ground is on the ground across the Middle East. Search has active country offices and long-standing presence across the region:

• Lebanon (active since 2013)

• Syria (active since 2013)

• Iraq (active since 2016, presence in all 18 governorates)

• Israel and Palestine (active since 2000)

• Jordan (regional head office) 

We are mobilizing now and responding to the needs across the Middle East.

We need $200,000 immediately to stabilize and prepare our teams across the region.

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What Our Teams Are Seeing — Right Now

Southern Lebanon

Heavy attacks and shelling are forcing families to flee toward Beirut and other areas.

Food, fuel, and medical supplies are still available — for now.
But those supplies are limited.

If escalation continues, shortages are expected within days.

Israel

The country is on high alert. Most public services are closed.

Conditions could deteriorate quickly, particularly in cities where emergency support and shelters will be needed.

West Bank

All cities are under siege and isolated since early Saturday.

Our partners fear retaliation and escalating violence between settlers and local communities.

Households headed by women — many who have lost male breadwinners — are especially vulnerable.

Support is urgently needed.

Gaza

Communities continue to face displacement, fear, and urgent humanitarian needs.

Humanitarian space is shrinking.

Syria

While not currently a direct target, Syria remains strategically critical.

Population movement and spillover risks are rising — and must be monitored closely.

Our teams are:

• In constant communication with local partners
  
• Coordinating with international NGOs and UN agencies
  
• Monitoring supply chains and humanitarian access
  
• Preparing for rapid response as needs become clearer
  

Today, many of our staff are sheltering and ensuring they and their families have the supplies needed to stay safe. 

In the hours and days ahead, we will bring more updates and firsthand accounts.

But the crisis is not waiting. Act Now.

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