Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By APMarch 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM

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Following Israeli attacks in March 2026, over 800,000 people in southern Lebanon, approximately 15% of the population, have been displaced and are seeking refuge in schools, stadiums, and with relatives in Beirut. The displacement stems from Israeli bombardments in response to rocket launches by Hezbollah, which cited the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader as the reason for the attacks. The conflict marks an escalation after a period of relative calm following the November 2024 ceasefire. Lebanese authorities report that only a fraction of the displaced are in collective shelters, with many scattered and lacking adequate housing. The United Nations has launched a $308 million appeal to provide aid to Lebanon, where the attacks have killed at least 850 people.

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