Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel’s bombs hit Lebanon

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Justin SalhaniMarch 17, 2026 at 08:33 AM
Palestinian refugees face new displacement as Israel’s bombs hit Lebanon

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Amidst escalating conflict in Lebanon in March 2026, Palestinian refugees are facing renewed displacement. Following Israeli attacks near refugee camps in southern Lebanon, thousands, like Manal Matar's family, have been forced to flee their homes, seeking refuge in northern camps such as Beddawi. The intensified conflict began after Hezbollah attacked Israel in response to the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, leading to Israeli retaliatory strikes and mass evacuation orders in southern Lebanon. This recent displacement evokes generational trauma for Palestinians who originally fled to Lebanon in 1948, highlighting the ongoing insecurity and instability faced by refugee communities in the region. A ceasefire in Lebanon had ostensibly been in effect since November 27, 2024.

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