War has already displaced nearly a million Lebanese, and aid groups warn of a humanitarian crisis

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 8 min read 100% complete by By KAREEM CHEHAYEB and MALAK HARBMarch 14, 2026 at 12:23 PM

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As of March 11, 2026, war has displaced over 800,000 people in Lebanon in just ten days, according to the Norwegian Refugee Council. This figure represents approximately one in seven residents of the country. The displaced are fleeing Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Many are seeking refuge in temporary shelters such as technical institutes, sports stadiums, and churches in Beirut. Aid groups are warning of a potential humanitarian crisis due to the scale of displacement, which follows another conflict that displaced over a million people just a year prior.

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Saint Joseph Church 30% Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium 30% Bir Hassan Technical Institute ×340% Dahiyeh ×250% Norwegian Refugee Council ×260% Beirut ×470% Israeli ×470% Lebanon ×790%

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displaced people 100% humanitarian crisis 90% war 90% lebanon 80% israeli airstrikes 70% shelter 60% norwegian refugee council 50% conflict 40%

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Lebanon

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