The humanitarian crisis affecting older persons turned for the worse in Lebanon as hostilities continued in the Middle East following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

The Age International made this assessment as it sought immediate assistance to affected senior citizens.

The organization has also sought the help of international groups to send immediate help.

Appeals have also sent worldwide appeals to ask various governments to convince Israel to put an end to thewar that has left thousands dead, injured and homeless.

The health system is also under deep strain, with many hospitals forced to close due to the dangers of the continued bomb attacks.

Older people now face a deepening humanitarian crisis, according to the Age International.

The uneasy ceasefire declared by the United States in its waragainst Iran has also placed elderly folks under heavy stress.

the current crisis has also taken a heavy toll on the mental health of senior citizens, most of whom are left without or with little medical assistance.