How Israel’s invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis

Al Jazeera Human RightsNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hanna DuggalApril 7, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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Since March 2, 2026, an Israeli invasion of southern Lebanon has displaced 1.2 million people, about one-fifth of Lebanon's population, creating a severe humanitarian crisis. According to ACLED, Israeli forces have launched over 1,840 attacks, resulting in 1,497 deaths and 4,639 injuries, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. Israel claims it is targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, with the defense minister stating plans to destroy Lebanese border towns and continue occupation. The majority of Israeli attacks have been air or drone strikes and shelling, while Hezbollah and other groups have targeted Israeli military personnel and hardware, primarily in the Nabatieh governorate. The scale of displacement places Lebanon among the top 10 displacement crises globally in recent years.

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Between March 2 and March 27, there were more than 2,000 attacks in Lebanon.

statistic — Data from ACLED100% confidence

Israel plans to destroy Lebanese border towns and continue its occupation of the south of the country.

quote — Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz100% confidence

Attacks have killed more than 1,497 people and injured more than 4,639.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health100% confidence

Since March 2, Israeli forces have launched more than 1,840 attacks on Lebanon.

statistic — Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED)100% confidence

1.2 million people in Lebanon have been forced to flee their homes in the last month.

statistic — Al Jazeera100% confidence

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Beirut ×230% Iran 35% Ministry of Public Health 40% Israel Katz 50% Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) ×260% Hezbollah ×375% Israel ×790% Lebanon ×995%

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displacement 100% humanitarian crisis 90% israeli attacks 80% invasion 70% southern lebanon 70% hezbollah 60% internally displaced persons 60% armed conflict 50% refugees 50%