More than one million displaced by Israel’s evacuations in Lebanon

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By Al Jazeera, AP and ReutersMarch 26, 2026 at 06:40 PM

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Due to expanded evacuation orders from the Israeli military in late March 2026, over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced within two weeks. Israel has ordered all residents south of the Zahrani River to evacuate north, threatening military action against those who remain, in an effort to target alleged Hezbollah positions and establish a buffer zone. This evacuation zone covers a significant portion of southern Lebanon, impacting over 100 towns and villages. The displacement crisis has overwhelmed shelter capacities, forcing many to live in dire conditions. Over 250,000 people have fled Lebanon, with more than 125,000 crossing into Syria, including thousands of Lebanese citizens. The destruction of bridges by Israel has further complicated evacuation efforts.

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Those who fail to comply “may endanger their lives due to Israeli military activity.”

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Israel has destroyed bridges across the Litani River.

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More than 250,000 people have fled Lebanon in the past two weeks.

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The Israeli military has issued expanded leave-or-die threats for Lebanese residents south of the Zahrani River.

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More than one million people have been displaced by Israel’s evacuations in Lebanon.

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International Organization for Migration 40% Norwegian Refugee Council 40% Beirut 40% Hezbollah 50% Zahrani River ×260% Syria ×260% Litani River ×260% Israel ×590% Lebanon ×995%

Keywords

displacement 100% forced evacuation 90% israeli military activity 80% humanitarian crisis 70% refugees 70% lebanon 60% buffer zone 50% syria 50% litani river 40% collective shelters 40%

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Al Jazeera

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Lebanon

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