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Humanitarian crisis escalates as over 750,000 displaced in Lebanon

Mar 11, 2026, 10:40 AM60
(Update: Mar 14, 2026, 6:10 PM)
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Humanitarian crisis escalates as over 750,000 displaced in Lebanon

  • Since the U.S. and Israel began military actions on February 28, over 750,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon.
  • The rapid increase in displaced individuals includes around 120,000 housed in collective shelters, while many others sleep on streets or in cars.
  • The situation has prompted urgent calls for adherence to international humanitarian laws to protect civilians amidst the conflict.
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Lebanon is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis as a result of a recent war involving the United States and Israel against Iran. As of March 10, 2026, more than 750,000 individuals have been displaced, marking a substantial rise in just 12 days since the conflict escalated. The Lebanese government reported that there was an increase of 100,000 displaced individuals in a single day, reflecting the rapid deterioration of the situation. Most of the displaced people are from the southern region of Lebanon, which has been heavily affected by Israeli military strikes. Civilians are suffering tremendously, with a high number of casualties reported, including deaths of children according to UNICEF.

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