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09 June 2026
Lebanon: Escalation of conflict and forced displacement in southern areas
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Since 2 March 2026, intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has triggered a major humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Over one million people have been displaced, with 3,412 killed and more than 10,000 injured (IOM 02/06/2026; OCHA 30/05/2026). Israeli operations expanded significantly in late May, and by 1 June, approximately 2,000 km² – nearly one‑fifth of Lebanon – was under Israeli control, marking the largest incurion in 26 years