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Lebanon’s Shelters at Breaking Point as Israeli Conflict Forces Mass Displacement

A dire situation is unfolding in Lebanon, where an alarming number of displaced individuals are being forced to cram into severely overcrowded shelters. The UN Refugee Agency has reported that nearly half of the country’s public schools have been converted into makeshift reception centers, highlighting the desperate need for additional accommodation.

According to UNHCR data, a staggering 1.2 million people have been compelled to abandon their homes in Lebanon due to the ongoing Israeli attacks. Of these, approximately 140,000 individuals are currently taking refuge in 680 shelters, leaving the available capacity woefully inadequate.

In addition to those displaced within Lebanon, around 250,000 people have crossed into Syria, including Syrians who fled to Lebanon during the Syrian conflict, as well as approximately 39,000 Lebanese nationals who have sought asylum in Syria, as per UNHCR statistics.

The Israeli military has issued forced displacement orders for southern Lebanon, extending as far as the Zahrani River, roughly 40km north of the Israel-Lebanon border, as well as significant areas of the capital city, Beirut.

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