Recent reports from the Middle East director of the United Nations Refugee Agency have shed light on the dire situation in Lebanon, where approximately a fifth of the population has been forced to flee their homes. With a total population of around 5 million people, this means that over one million individuals are currently without shelter and on the move.
The ongoing Israeli airstrikes and evacuation orders have significantly impacted the country, with an estimated 25% of Lebanon now under direct Israeli military evacuation orders. The situation escalated further as 20 additional villages in the south of the country were issued evacuation orders on Monday, adding to the already substantial number of affected areas.
On Sunday, the Israeli military expanded its evacuation warnings to residents of 21 more villages in southern Lebanon, bringing the total number of villages affected by evacuation directives to 157 for that week. Despite the growing number of evacuations, the Israel Defense Forces maintain that their ground operation in Lebanon is 'limited' and 'localized,' even though multiple divisions are actively engaged in the conflict.
The United Nations Refugee Agency has been working tirelessly to provide support to those affected by the crisis, ensuring that displaced individuals are housed in collective centers and have access to essential resources. The situation in Lebanon remains critical, with thousands of families forced to flee their homes in search of safety and stability.
