Nearly 800,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon in less than two weeks, according to Raquel Trabazo, head of the UNHCR office in Zahle, Lebanon. The escalating conflict is forcing civilians to flee their homes amid fears of continued Israeli strikes.
The situation in Beirut remains tense following what officials described as the worst 24 hours of Israeli fire in nearly two weeks of fighting. Approximately 700 people have been killed, including 90 children, according to early reports. The increasing number of displaced persons is straining resources, with limited access to formal shelters.
The sounds of Israeli drones are a constant presence over Beirut, adding to the anxiety of residents. Many are sleeping in their cars or on the streets, while others remain trapped in conflict zones with no safe route to escape.
Trabazo stated, “Llevamos menos de dos semanas y ya hay, al menos identificadas, 800.000 personas desplazadas.” She added, “Pero los números de desplazados y de otros que están aún en desplazamiento… Durmiendo en sus coches, en las calles y que están, incluso, atrapados en zonas porque, simplemente, no tienen donde ir, o por donde salir, es bastante, grande.”
The growing humanitarian crisis underscores the fragility of the region and the urgent demand for international assistance. The conflict’s impact on civilian populations is raising concerns about potential long-term instability.
