UN warns of widening crisis as Israeli attacks displace 750,000 in Lebanon

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 11, 2026 at 05:41 PM

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The UN humanitarian chief warned the Security Council on Wednesday that Lebanon faces a "moment of grave peril" due to intensified Israeli attacks. These attacks have forcibly displaced over 750,000 people, leading to overcrowded and under-resourced shelters, particularly in urban areas. The mass displacement is accelerating, with over 120,000 people, including children, now in 580 collective centers lacking adequate sanitation and supplies. These conditions heighten the risk of exploitation and violence, especially for women and girls. The Israeli attacks began last week following Hezbollah rockets launched after the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, with Israel issuing forced displacement orders for southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

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Iran 40% United States 40% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 40% Beirut 50% UN Security Council 60% Hezbollah 60% Tom Fletcher ×270% UN ×290% Israel ×5100% Lebanon ×7100%

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israeli attacks 90% lebanon 90% displacement 90% humanitarian crisis 80% shelter overcrowding 70% forced displacement 70% un 60% sexual violence 50% hezbollah 40% beirut 40%