CHRONICLES OF DISPLACEMENT

1 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 669 collective shelters have been opened. with 1,049,328 displaced people self-registered overall. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 136,321 individuals, representing 35,960 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,136,089 hot and cold meals, 78,864 ready to eat meals, 101,272 hygiene kits, 5,970 baby kits, 1,142,676 litters of drinking water, as well as 182,814 mattresses and 237,195 blankets.

A report published by OHCHR shows many displaced families are relying on aid from humanitarian organizations like the MCC, which provides is providing 34,000 of ready-to-eat meals to shelters. It mentioned that these meals provide short‑term relief for IDPs who struggle with food insecurity and lack access to kitchens or income, but they also highlight how fragile life has become for people forced from their homes.

Al-Jazeera reports that many displaced families have been turned away from shelters, facing sectarian displacement as violence pushes them into areas where they are unwelcome. Some are subjected to coercive displacement, forced to leave their homes under threat, while host communities struggle to absorb the growing numbers. Even when the conflict pauses, returning remains impossible for many, leaving both internally displaced people and local residents in a fragile and tense situation.

In Beirut, streets, parks, and makeshift camps have become temporary homes as houses in the south lie empty. Children like six-year-old Zahra sit in tents along the waterfront, showing how families uprooted from areas such as Dahiyeh struggle to find space and dignity amid overcrowded shelters. The sudden influx has strained host communities already trying to cope, stirring fear, tension, and anxiety about Beirut’s future as resources run thin and places that were once safe now overflow with displaced residents.

A report by ActionAid describes how Israel’s bombardment and forced displacement orders have uprooted more than a million people in Lebanon, driving families from their homes into overcrowded shelters and host communities. Many displaced people remain stuck in limbo, as the destruction of homes and shifting military tactics make returning unsafe or impossible, deepening the humanitarian crisis. The waves of forced movement and loss of livelihoods are heightening tensions between displaced families and the communities sheltering them, highlighting how fragile daily life has become for both. ActionAid warns that this mass uprooting, combined with killings and infrastructure destruction, could amount to war crimes, as civilians are pushed ever further from safety.

Residents of West Bekaa villages are fleeing their homes, under the pressure of airstrikes and constant warnings, moving north in search of safety as their region gradually turn into exposed conflict zones. For those displaced, this is a forced disruption of daily life, with livelihoods cut off as roads and supply routes become unsafe.

Amid displacement, persons with disabilities are facing a far harsher reality, struggling to access basic care and mobility in shelters that are not equipped for their needs. With no support or evacuation plan, many rely on limited aid or their own means, deepening their vulnerability. The overcrowding in shelters deepens the hardship, lacking proper facilities and specialized services. As a result, some are forced to leave shelters altogether, feeling increasingly excluded from both protection and humanitarian response.

Amid escalating strikes, the Lebanese Army announces a redeployment in southern border towns after some units became isolated and supply lines were disrupted. While pulling back from highly exposed positions, it continues to maintain a presence to support residents despite limited capacity. For local residents, this shift brings growing uncertainty and fear, as reduced as the reduced military presence increases their danger to ongoing strikes and insecurity, leading to further displacement.

The Ministry of Social Affairs announces that it will distribute a one-time cash grant of $100 to about 3,000 families with members who have disabilities aged between 20 and 26, in an effort to provide some financial relief. Although limited, this small pay out offers help to households struggling amid displacement and rising living costs.

A photo shared by LiveLoveBeirut captures Deir Seryan in southern Lebanon, a centuries-old village that once full of life, showing the village destroyed by Israeli attacks. The images highlight the scale of destruction and the loss of homes, underscoring the growing vulnerability of residents and displaced families in the area, in addition the displaced people from this region cannot return as their homes were destroyed even after the war stopped.

After an Israeli airstrike hit the Mansouriyeh area, fears are rising that attacks could spread to areas previously considered safe, leaving residents anxious and on edge. Concerns about the expanding danger zone are also creating tension between local residents and displaced communities, as the latter are seen as potential targets who could bring further risk. This has left civilians in an even more fragile and insecure situation.

2 April

Today marks the first month since the beginning of Lebanon’s 2026 war-induced forced displacement crisis. The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 674 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 136,731 individuals, representing 35,864 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,306,153 hot and cold meals, 78,899 ready to eat meals, 107,009 hygiene kits, 6,300 baby kits, 1,159,276 litters of drinking water, as well as 182,867 mattresses and 237,203 blankets.

Municipal leaders from southern towns and Saida meet with MP Osama Saad to discuss the growing displacement crisis and its impact. They spoke about the challenges of hosting displaced families, meeting basic needs, and coping with pressure on local services and infrastructure. Participants emphasized the need for better coordination and quicker joint efforts to support displaced people.

The Hariri Foundation for sustainable human development announces partnership with the British Council to redirect the Youth Connect program toward emergency support for displaced families in Saida. Youth participants launched three urgent community initiatives in coordination with the Saida Municipality’s Disaster Risk Management unit and local partners. In collaboration with the Lebanese Scouts Association, they prepared and distributed breakfast meals to around 700 displaced people over two days. They also worked with the Lebanese Scouts to organize recreational and psychosocial activities for about 200 displaced children, bringing moments of joy and a sense of celebration.

The National Eye Center is also active in Saida, providing aid and services to families displaced from southern villages and towns, helping to ease their suffering amid the ongoing crisis.

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam receives a delegation of mayors from border villages at the Grand Serail. The delegation highlighted the extremely dire situation faced by residents in isolated areas like Rmeish, Debel and Ain Ebel. They requested protection for residents and their property, as well as safe humanitarian corridors to deliver food, medicine, fuel, and other essential supplies, warning that remaining stockpiles could run out quickly. The Prime Minister assured the delegation that the government is committed to supporting these communities and confirmed that the International Committee of the Red Cross will soon deliver aid to the area. Additionally, the Nawraj Association, emphasized that “Today’s cry from the border villages is not just a call for help, but a stand for identity and land.”

Security measures are being intensified, with additional army and internal security units patrolling and intelligence officers present in civilian clothing. Officials say tensions are rising due to political stances and media incitement against the resistance. The army redeploys forces withdrawn from the South, and around the Venice Hotel and city center. Authorities stress there is no plan to enter schools or shelters for searches, but anyone found with weapons will be arrested. The Interior and Defense ministries, army commanders, and local leaders, focus on preventing conflicts between displaced people and residents, securing shelter entrances, and addressing a recent rise in thefts across Beirut.

MSF reports that migrant workers are among the most vulnerable and least supported groups. Already facing legal restrictions, discrimination, and limited access to services, many migrants now find themselves excluded from parts of the humanitarian response, struggling to secure shelter, healthcare, or financial support. Around 48,000 migrants are now displaced or living in high-risk areas, while suspended medical referral programs and funding shortages have limited access to lifesaving treatment. Rising medical needs, high medicine costs, disrupted care, and irregular residency status have left many migrant families caught between the violence of war and a humanitarian response that often fails to reach them

The Director General of IOM, Amy Pope, visits Lebanon and calls for urgent international support to address the growing humanitarian crisis. She noted that only about 10 percent of displaced people are in collective shelters, which are often crowded and lack basic privacy, hygiene, and heating, while many others live with families, on the streets, or in cars. During her visit, she witnessed the challenges faced by migrants and displaced families, including limited access to services, protection risks, and loss of livelihoods. Pope emphasized that IOM continues to provide shelter, healthcare, protection, and mental health support, but the scale of needs far exceeds available resources.

Lebanon receives over 134 cubic meters of essential medical supplies, provided by the European Union Humanitarian Aid (ECHO) and Dubai Humanitarian. The shipment includes trauma kits, essential medicines, and diabetes care items to support hospitals, primary health centers, and shelters. Around 6,000 patients in need of emergency care and 4,000 people with diabetes are expected to benefit. WHO stresses that this support is crucial to maintain care, protect vulnerable communities, and save lives amid the ongoing crisis.

The Lebanese Women Democratic Gathering (RDFL) reports that the suffering of women and girls in Lebanon has grown worse with the war. Intense Israeli air strikes in Beirut, the South, and Bekaa have forced many women to flee, including about 970 pregnant women. Displacement increases health risks and protection concerns, especially for pregnant women, girls, and people with disabilities. The group stressed that women’s needs continue during conflict, with pregnancies ongoing and risks of gender-based violence rising. They urged that shelters ensure privacy and separate sanitation facilities, as the lack of these raises the risk of violence and limits women’s movement.

The Foundation CMA CGM announces the arrival of a humanitarian shipment at Beirut Port, delivered by the CMA CGM Barracuda from Mersin, Turkey, in partnership with the UN World Food Programme. The shipment included about 600 tons of emergency aid in 39 forty-foot containers, containing food and essential items to support citizens and displaced people. Part of the “Containers of Hope” initiative, the aid aims to respond to urgent needs and support vulnerable groups amid Lebanon’s worsening humanitarian situation. The shipment was provided with the support of European humanitarian assistance, helping to expand food aid to displaced families.

The third convoy of the “Stouh Beirut” humanitarian initiative has also set off carrying around 40 tons of aid to support more than eight southern towns facing difficult conditions. Volunteers and logistics teams, joined by the Lebanese army, gathered early to load the supplies, reflecting a strong spirit of national and humanitarian solidarity.

After becoming a refuge for displaced people from the South and southern suburbs, officials in Iqlim al-Kharroub in the Chouf region are now urging them not to come as capacity has reached its limit. With over 130,000 displaced people, schools, universities, municipal buildings, mosques, event halls, and shelters are overcrowded, and host and rented homes are similarly strained.

Host communities no longer fear tenants themselves but worry that targeted individuals could be hiding among civilians. This makes locals hesitant to rent out their homes, leaving many displaced people without shelter or forced to sleep on the streets due to the lack of available apartments.

According to Al-Akhbar newspaper,Minister of Social Affairs Hanin Al-Sayyed is preventing organizations from distributing aid directly to displaced people outside official shelters, claiming a new system for home distribution is being prepared. This allegedly affects over 85% of displaced people, who have received little or no assistance, while the minister appears indifferent to their needs. Reports from several organizations describe poor treatment and rigid procedures by ministry representatives. Incidents reported by the newspaper include displaced people being scolded while receiving water in a school in Zahle, and others criticized for using heating for nine hours in mountain shelters. Al-Sayyed also reportedly wants to centralize all aid at the Beirut port and require displaced people to travel there, ignoring the difficulties for those living far away, the costs of transportation and long waits.

The owner of a home wear shop in the South was forced to leave her business because of the war, but turned her profession into an act of solidarity with other displaced people. Displaced herself, she now distributes donated pajamas to families in displacement, including those who chose to remain in high-risk areas such as the South, Baalbek, and the southern suburbs, helping them stay warm despite the ongoing danger.

The national stadium (Madineh Riyadiyyeh), which had previously sheltered Palestinian refugees in the 1980s, is once again hosting displaced families, now filled with tightly packed tents to accommodate as many people as possible. Around 1,300 people are currently sheltered there, with numbers expected to rise to nearly 2,800. One displaced resident, “Ali”, told CNN that people have grown accustomed to the sound of bombing and no longer fear it themselves, but remain deeply worried for the safety of their families.

Migrants in Lebanon area among the most affected by the latest escalation, often trapped between displacement and exclusion from humanitarian assistance. Many face barriers accessing shelters, healthcare and legal protection, leaving them more exposed than other displaced groups. As needs rise, aid gaps deepen, pushing already vulnerable community to the margin of the crisis.

Political Pen reports that despite the war and difficult security conditions, the town of Debel in southern Lebanon marked Maundy Thursday in a quiet display of resilience and faith. Even after the withdrawal of some Lebanese Army units and growing risks, residents chose to remain in their homes, holding on to their land and continuing their religious traditions despite the uncertainty.

In remarks to Beirut Time, the mukhtar of the border town of Rmeish, Hassan Said, described the situation as dire, explaining that all roads are completely closed, preventing people from entering or leaving the town, including the delivery of aid. Residents are facing severe shortages of basic supplies as stocks run close to depletion. With no safe passage available, people cannot reach hospitals or leave for safety, while bombardment continues around them without knowing where strikes may occur. Despite the isolation and harsh conditions, residents insist on remaining steadfast in their town.

A month into the escalation and mass displacement, people from the South and the southern suburbs now scattered across Beirut say conditions have become much harder and more uncertain. Many express deep fatigues from repeated cycles of war and say they no longer see stability or hope. They want the war to end once and for all, so they can finally return home instead of facing displacement again every few years.

A music teacher from Burj Shemaly in Tyre fled his village, leaving behind his home and a lifetime of memories, carrying only his music. He and his family spent two days in their car before reaching a safe space. Today, he continues to play inside the shelter, using music to comfort those around him and create moments of calm amid uncertainty. His melodies help people reconnect with a sense of identity and normalcy despite displacement. His melodies help people feel a sense of normalcy and stay connected to who they are, even while displaced.

Al-Arabiya reports that the daily cost for a single displaced family has reached $500. Finance Minister Yassin Jaber noted that the current war has reduced remittances from Lebanese abroad, but the exchange rate remains stable for now.

3 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 669 collective shelters have been opened. with 1,049,328 displaced people self-registered overall. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 136,321 individuals, representing 35,960 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,136,089 hot and cold meals, 78,864 ready to eat meals, 101,272 hygiene kits, 5,970 baby kits, 1,142,676 litters of drinking water, as well as 182,814 mattresses and 237,195 blankets.

The IOM reports that the destruction across Lebanon has forced over a million people from their homes. The scale of the damage, particularly in the south, means that many displaced families may not be able to return even when the fighting ends. With shelters already overwhelmed and funding for rebuilding limited, the IOM warns that the current crisis could turn into long-term displacement, leaving people trapped in limbo with nowhere safe to go. The risk of protracted mass displacement is described as “very alarming,” highlighting how the conflict’s impact on communities may reshape lives far beyond the battlefield.

Lebanon’s Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine said to Annahar that the health sector is mobilized and facing very difficult conditions. He explained that the ministry is working to provide care for the displaced, support hospitals, and secure medical supplies despite limited aid arriving compared with the previous conflict. The ministry has received some international medical support but not nearly enough, and officials are coordinating nationally to help displaced people and protect the health system.

Annahar reports that the large numbers of displaced people in Beirut and overcrowding in shelters are causing growing concern about social tensions and rising security fears. In shelters, conditions are very dire, with some rooms divided to host up to three families. Local officials and security sources say the army is present in the streets to help maintain order, while difficulties between displaced people and host communities, as well as among the displaced themselves, are adding to the strain as the situation continues.

The Israeli army has drawn up a plan to wipe out entire villages along southern Lebanon’s border and turn the land into a security buffer zone free of people, a move that would permanently bar displaced families from returning home after fleeing the fighting. For people who were already uprooted by bombing and forced to flee north, this means their villages could be erased entirely rather than rebuilt deepening fears of prolonged displacement and loss of homeland.

Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, warned that hundreds of thousands of displaced people from southern Lebanon will not be allowed to return home, as Israeli forces aim to maintain control up to the Litani River. For nearly 600,000 displaced residents, what started as a temporary escape is now turning into long-term displacement, where going back home is no longer about time, but depends military conditions.

The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on the bridges connecting Sohmor and Mashghara in western Bekaa, vital routes for daily movement, trade, and agriculture, partially destroying them. For local residents, many already displaced or at risk of displacement, the strikes threaten access to essential services and complicate attempts to stay in their villages safely.

In Ain Ebel and nearby border towns, evacuation warnings pushed some families to move within the village, due to ongoing conflict in a neighboring town. Cut off by fighting and shrinking access routes, those who remain are living under constant threat, with limited supplies and growing isolation.

In the southern town of Maghdoucheh, residents gathered for the Good Friday procession, walking through their streets in prayer and reflection a moment of calm in a region marked by ongoing displacement and uncertainty.

In downtown Beirut, a city of luxury towers and empty apartments, hundreds of displaced families are living on sidewalks and in public spaces under temporary tents, with almost no access to basic services. This humanitarian crisis exposes deep inequalities, as displacement intensifies existing social and economic divides. The war has turned forced displacement into a reflection of class gaps, showing how the most vulnerable bear the heaviest burden of both conflict and urban inequality.

CNN reports the story of Mubarak, a Sudanese man who had once fled violence at home and found refuge in Lebanon, only to be abandoned again when the latest bombardment forced his Lebanese employers to flee. He and other migrant workers were left without shelter or income, sleeping in the streets. Like many Sudanese and other migrants now caught in the war’s aftermath, he feels he has nowhere safe to go, as embassies and aid organizations struggle to reach people who have already been displaced once and are now displaced again in a foreign land.

Their stories highlight how the conflict in Lebanon isn’t just uprooting Lebanese families but also tearing apart the fragile safety net of migrants who are now stuck in a new cycle of displacement.

A citizen’s desperate cry echoes through the void of government neglect, demanding to know where the promised aid for the displaced has vanished. As the Minister remains absent, families forced from their homes are left to navigate the shadows of abandonment alone. It is a story of broken trust, where the urgent needs of those who lost everything are met with silence and empty pockets.

4 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 675 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 137,522 individuals, representing 35,997 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,412,964 hot and cold meals, 78,971 ready to eat meals, 113,474 hygiene kits, 6,548 baby kits, 1,193,794 litters of drinking water, as well as 182,953 mattresses and 237,314 blankets.

Legal Agenda reports that the government has secured only about $93 million of the $308 million requested through its humanitarian appeal, covering just 30% of the needs. Almost all aid comes through UN agencies and partners, with the government contributing only around 3.5% via the South Council and the High Relief Commission. Since the start of the war, each person in a shelter has received less than one meal and only 0.2 liters of drinking water per day. Additionally, after 11 March, the Disaster Risk Management unit stopped publishing the total number of self-registered individuals following feedback from donor countries and international organizations about the verification process. Currently, the total number of self-registered displaced individuals still needs to be checked for duplicates and to ensure those in official shelters aren’t counted twice.

The South Lebanon Water Establishment receives 2000 litter water tanks donated by the International Committee of the Red Cross to support schools hosting large numbers of displaced families. Three tanks were delivered to Abra Public School and four to Ghazieh Public Secondary School. Technical teams are currently installing and connecting them to water sources to improve living conditions and help meet basic needs.

Social Affairs Minister Hanin Al-Sayyed explains that the government took control of the displacement response from the start of the conflict, opening hundreds of shelters within 24 hours thanks to pre-prepared plans. Approximately 1,100,000 people are registered as displaced, yet only around 135,000 are staying in official shelters. The majority have sought refuge with relatives or rented homes, increasing pressure on host communities and complicating the humanitarian response. Shelters provide essential support, including food, water, medical care, and psychological services, but financing remains a major challenge.

The Lebanese Environmental Scouts organizes in Tripoli a recreational and psychosocial support activity for displaced children at the Ahmad Akram Oweida Technical Institute shelter in Mina. The initiative aimed to help children step away from the atmosphere of war, express themselves, reduce stress, and improve their psychological well-being through games, scouting activities, sweets distribution, and entertainment with cartoon characters.

Ongoing relief efforts continue in Saida as Sheikh Mohammad Ossayran, through the Islamic Guidance and Counseling Association, provides hot meals, food aid, and blankets to displaced families. The support reaches shelter centers and families across different areas, helping meet essential needs and reduce the pressure on those affected by displacement.

In another initiative supporting displaced families, the Islamic Risala Scout association in Tyre organizes a recreational and psychosocial activity for displaced people at Hassan Faran Public School. The event aimed to ease stress, bring moments of joy, and strengthen solidarity during difficult times.

Offer Joie association clarifies that the widely shared audio and video claiming a family was expelled from the Flora shelter in Karantina were misleading. The association explained that the individuals involved had repeatedly caused disturbances and were linked to a violent incident inside the center that threatened other residents. Following the intervention of security forces, they were removed from the shelter to preserve safety and stability for everyone staying there.

“You feel as if you are confined. You don’t have freedom. Like, you almost feel like you are imprisoned.” This is how some migrant workers describe their situation to Beirut Today, as they sheltered in a church hosting over 200 displaced migrants. Many are left to fend for themselves, since government shelters are mostly open only to Lebanese. Some migrant workers married to Lebanese were allowed in, but they still face discrimination and receive less support than others. Those who don’t speak Arabic or lack access to phones and the internet struggled to understand evacuation orders and find safety. With few options, they rely on organizations like Egna Legna Besidet, which has set up over 15 informal shelters for migrants, often crowded with 75–80 people per space. The organization also provides hot meals, clothing, blankets, and sanitary supplies.

Shia Waves reports that over a million Shiite families displaced by the war between Hezbollah and Israel face rising hostility and difficulty finding shelter. Many live-in makeshift tents or temporary sites in Beirut and other cities, while some landlords refuse to rent to them or demand high deposits. Sectarian tensions have grown, and the army and municipalities are trying to prevent clashes, but mistrust and discrimination make accessing housing and aid harder.

Al-Jazeera reports that in Damascus, Syrian residents expressed their full willingness to welcome families displaced from Lebanon. They emphasized that ties between the two people go beyond politics or borders. One woman said, “Welcoming the Lebanese is not up for debate; our homes and hearts are open to them, they are our people.” Others stressed that helping those affected by the war is a moral duty, especially as civilians face heavy bombardment. As one resident put it, “Anyone fleeing death, we will open our doors to them, this is the way we were raised.”

The IDF – through its spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee – issues evacuation orders for the village of Kfarhatta. As a result, residents began fleeing, including hundreds of displaced families who had previously settled there. Many are moving towards nearby villages like Majdalia, Ain Delb, Haret Saida, and the city of Saida. The total number of residents, including the displaced, is estimated in the thousands, at a time where shelters are overcrowded and unable to accommodate new people. Videos circulating show a large-scale displacement of residents and displaced families

Legal Agenda reports that an elderly couple arrived at Tebnine Hospital seeking basic food and water. The hospital, now the only functioning one in the border area, serves both medical needs and as a refuge for residents who didn’t flee these towns and surrounding villages, along with staff families. Its most urgent needs are water, food, medical supplies, and fuel, as humanitarian aid is blocked by the ongoing conflict.

With the roads between southern villages damaged, a group of young volunteers set out to help residents who chose to stay in their homes despite the danger. They travel to these high-risk areas, delivering medicine, food, fresh vegetables, and even animal food, doing what they can to ease the severe shortages the community is facing.

In a statement to Beirut Time, the mukhtar of Ain Ebel, Paul George Khreish, explained that movements in the town was simply a precautionary internal relocation, dismissing any rumors of an official evacuation. He stressed that residents are staying in their homes despite the challenges, though they feel frustrated with the government for not being present and for the lack of humanitarian support. The relocation involved moving from the northern part of the town toward the southern areas, as people tried to seek relative safety while waiting for assistance.

5 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 677 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 137,774 individuals, representing 36,068 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,412,964 hot and cold meals, 78,971 ready to eat meals, 113,649 hygiene kits, 6,548 baby kits, 1,194,277 litters of drinking water, as well as 183,067 mattresses and 237,395 blankets.

The Israeli army blew up entire neighborhoods in Naqoura, reducing homes to rubble in a matter of seconds. Families who had already been displaced since the start of the conflict now face the reality of having nothing to return to, deepening their uncertainty about the future. As destruction spreads, the loss extends beyond property to the collapse of any prospect of return. For many, displacement is no longer temporary, but an enduring condition shaped by the scale of devastation.

The Israeli army issued a warning to evacuate the Masnaa (Syria–Lebanon) border crossing ahead of anticipated strikes, raising concerns that this key transit point could be seriously damaged or destroyed. The Masnaa crossing is one of Lebanon’s most important gateways for trade and travel with Syria, and its disruption would further strain an already fragile economy by blocking goods, commerce, and livelihoods. Amid ongoing threats against border points, Lebanese authorities managed to bring in 25 trucks loaded with food under exceptional arrangements to ensure their passage, highlighting fears that the crossing could be targeted, given its vital role in Lebanon’s trade and the potential disruption to food supplies and damage to trucks.

In Ain Saadé, an Israeli airstrike struck a residential building, killing several people, including Pierre Maawad, a Lebanese Forces official, and injuring others. The attack sparked anger among neighbours, who unfairly blamed displaced families for attracting violence to the area. Some local residents reacted with hostility, demanding that displaced families leave the neighbourhood and return to where they came from, wrongly holding them responsible for the attack.

Another Israeli airstrike hit a house in Kfarhatta, which had received evacuation orders, where a family displaced from Kfartabnit was sheltering, killing all seven members of the family, including the parents, their children, one of whom was a corporal in the Lebanese Army, and a young granddaughter.

Lebanon Debate reports that following the deadly strike on Kfarhatta, Lebanese authorities and humanitarian actors mobilized to expand accommodation for displaced people in both the south and the north. Officials coordinated efforts in Sidon by opening schools and sports grounds as temporary shelters and preparing additional centres to receive families fleeing the attack, while also distributing aid and essential supplies. Around 600 displaced people were accommodated in facilities such as Anqoun Secondary School, and more centres were being prepared in response to the growing internal displacement. The government emphasized its continued support and the importance of meeting basic needs as hundreds of families seek safety amid intensifying conflict and increasing displacement across regions.

An elderly woman speaks with weary strength, recounting how she and her companions were forced to leave everything behind and seek safety elsewhere. While displaced, she also carries the responsibility of caring for a young relative with disability, adding to the daily strain of survival. Despite the exhaustion and fear, she remains grateful that her family is safe and hopes their home will be spared. 

In a Beirut church, Sudanese displaced families gathered to celebrate Easter far from home, holding onto fragments of normal life amid uncertainty. Having fled war more than once, many now find shelter in places never meant to host them, excluded from formal support systems and left with few options. St. Joseph Church has become a rare refuge, where faith offers a brief sense of stability despite ongoing displacement. Even in celebration, the weight of loss, insecurity and repeated uprooting remains ever present.

In the southern border town of Rmeish, Mayor Hanna al‑Amil vowed that residents will remain in their town “no matter the cost,” even as food stocks are low and threats persist, underscoring deep attachment to their land amid conflict. This stance reflects a broader determination among communities in south Lebanon to stay put despite evacuation warnings. 

6 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 678 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 138,532 individuals, representing 36,125 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 3,892,967 hot and cold meals, 79,054 ready to eat meals, 114,009 hygiene kits, 6,548 baby kits, 1,202,332 litters of drinking water, as well as 183,101 mattresses and 237,413 blankets.

Although more than 670 public facilities have been converted into collective shelters, Al-Jazeera reports that these sites have already reached full capacity. Entire families are crowded into classrooms with little privacy, while sanitation services remain weak and food and hygiene supplies are still insufficient. Overcrowding has spilled into surrounding streets and public spaces, forcing some families to sleep outdoors. Despite efforts by Lebanese civil society groups and UN agencies, assistance remains far below the scale of needs. The most urgent shortages include mattresses, blankets, infant formula, and medical supplies. Additionally, concerns are growing over the spread of skin and infectious diseases due to limited water and poor sanitation in overcrowded shelters.

The IDF – through its spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee – issues again evacuation orders for Beirut’s southern suburbs, including Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Hadath, Burj Al-Barajneh, Tahwitat Al-Ghadir, and Chiyah, as well as to several villages in south Lebanon.

Minister of Social Affairs Hanine El Sayed, speaking from St. Anne's Centre in Rabweh, said: "On this feast day, which carries the meanings of hope and resurrection, we stand with our people who were forced to flee, while their hearts remain with their loved ones steadfast in the villages. We will not leave any family alone, and we will continue to secure their needs here and support the people in the villages of Marjeyoun district." She adds, "Lebanon rises through the resilience and will of its people."

The Ministry of Social Affairs clarifies in another statement that it does not prevent any aid distribution outside official shelters and does not require prior approval from the ministry to carry out such activities. The ministry emphasizes that it seeks to coordinate with all relevant parties to ensure that humanitarian needs are met effectively.

In a post on X, MP Fouad Makhzoumi criticizes the authorities’ response to recent security incidents, saying that protecting civilians requires concrete decisions, not political slogans. He calls for stronger army deployment and a more decisive role for security services after civilians were exposed to danger in several areas. Makhzoumi also stresses the need to regulate the rental sector in Beirut. He proposes mandatory registration of all tenants and occupants, regular monitoring of vacant apartments, and strict penalties, including imprisonment, for unauthorized rentals or occupancy.

Health Minister Dr. Rakan Nassereddine visits Saida’s Public Hospital with senior officials to assess its capacity and identify its needs. He focuses on the challenges of caring for displaced patients arriving as a result of escalating Israeli attacks, stressing the importance of ensuring they receive proper medical attention while strengthening hospital services to meet the growing demand. During another visit to the Turkish Trauma and Burn Hospital, he emphasizes that the ministry continues to fully cover the medical care of displaced people who are not otherwise insured.

As part of the “Relieve Lebanon” campaign, the Ahlouna organization delivers in kind aid for children and older persons to the Saida municipality. The supplies are distributed to shelters across the city, providing various relief services and support in coordination with shelter administrations, the municipality, and the South Lebanon Governorate.

Meanwhile in Baalbek, the organization Bakoun, in partnership with the Union of Municipalities of Baalbek, holds a coordination meeting bringing together civil, social, and health organizations alongside individual initiatives to better organize the distribution of aid to displaced people and to residents who have remained in their communities.

A meeting at the Amel Association centre in Beirut brings together activists and organizations working to support displaced people across Lebanon. The gathering is part of a weekly program held every Sunday to visit shelters and organizations providing aid to displaced communities.

Legal Agenda shares findings from a survey conducted by Samidoun, revealing that 387 families, or 1,614 individuals, are currently living in tents across different areas of Beirut, including the surroundings of Horsh Beirut, Tayouneh, Qasqas, Riad Al Solh Square, and the Beirut waterfront areas such as Biel, Zeitouna Bay, Ain El Mreisseh, Manara, the Military Bath, and Al-Ramle Al Bayda. The displaced include 310 Lebanese families (1,229 individuals) and 77 Syrian and Palestinian families (385 individuals), many of whom fled from southern villages and Beirut’s southern suburbs. Children make up 55% of those displaced, while women represent 58% of the total.

"We fled [our homes] but we know that there's nowhere that's really safe. But there's nothing more we can do," says Fatme, who now lives with her family in the Azarieh buildings in central Beirut. Around 250 families live there in makeshift tents, with very little space and shared water and kitchen facilities. Fatme spends most of her day inside the tent with her husband, daughter, and mother, while her husband helps repair and organize the shelters. Nights remain difficult as explosions continue to be heard, and many residents sleep fully dressed, ready to move at any moment. Only weeks ago, they were living in Ouzai in southern Beirut before fleeing the bombings, and while she misses her home and daily routine, she says there is not really any safe space to go anymore.

Al-Jazeera describes increased displacement in Saida in recent days as escalations forced families to leave their homes quickly. Many say they left without taking any belongings because there was no time. Some speak about leaving personal items or even pets behind, while others carried whatever they could at the last moment. The testimonies reflect confusion and urgency during the evacuation, with crowded roads and heavy traffic as families search for safer areas. Most displaced people say their priority was simply getting their families out safely, even if everything else had to be left behind.

In Jabal Mohsen in Tripoli, displacement takes a different form from other areas, as the neighbourhood receives both Lebanese families displaced from the South, Dahiyeh, and the Bekaa, as well as Syrian families arriving after developments across the border. Despite limited resources, local residents mobilize to support newcomers and ease the pressure on displaced families. Schools operating as collective shelters are reserved mainly for Lebanese displaced people, leaving many Syrian families without access to accommodation. With shelters already at full capacity and overcrowding worsening, several Syrian families are forced to leave and search for rented housing in nearby areas such as Koura and Zgharta.

Displaced students are facing growing difficulties continuing their education while living in shelters. Some now attend online classes from the same schools where they are sheltered, studying in overcrowded spaces with limited electricity and weak internet access. Many rely on mobile phones instead of computers and struggle to concentrate amid noise and lack of privacy. Teachers, including those who are themselves displaced, continue teaching despite similar conditions. They stress that beyond technical challenges, psychological pressure and the uncertainty faced by students remain one of the biggest barriers to learning.

“Welcome to Kfarkela,” reads a sign placed on a displacement tent by a family forced to flee twice, first from Kfarkela and later from Dahieh. Now living in a tent along the Beirut waterfront, they are trying to maintain a normal daily routine by continuing to work and manage everyday tasks despite displacement. They installed solar panels to secure electricity inside the tent. They also set up basic household items, including a stove for cooking and a dishwasher, in an effort to recreate ordinary living conditions despite the circumstances.

An elderly displaced woman living in a collective shelter is suffering from severe psychological distress after witnessing the destruction and bombings that forced her to flee. According to her daughter, the shock of what she experienced left her struggling with depression and extreme exhaustion, repeatedly saying she feels too tired to continue living. Her condition reflects the heavy psychological toll displacement and ongoing violence are having on vulnerable displaced people, particularly older individuals living in shelters.

Circle of Wellbeing highlights the story of a Syrian displaced woman living in constant fear and uncertainty, explaining that both returning to Syria and staying in Lebanon feel equally unsafe. She cares for her three children with disabilities and describes the daily struggle of protecting them and meeting their needs while living under ongoing insecurity.

7 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 678 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 138,744 individuals, representing 36,173 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,032,566 hot and cold meals, 80,477 ready to eat meals, 116,367 hygiene kits, 6,621 baby kits, 1,207,967 litters of drinking water, as well as 183,197 mattresses and 237,485 blankets.

The Independent Development Gathering raises concerns about the hardships facing both citizens and displaced families across Lebanon. It notes that recent crises, including attacks on infrastructure and ongoing government neglect, force many to leave their homes in Beirut, the South, and other regions, losing their livelihoods and belongings. In Baalbek Hermel, communities continue to struggle with chronic shortages of electricity, water, and affordable living, while aid for the poorest families is suspended for three months by the Ministry of Social Affairs, leaving many without the support they urgently need.

The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee continues its humanitarian and coordination work amid the growing displacement crisis a month into the war. Despite limited resources, the committee has been supporting families forced to flee their homes, assisting them in UNRWA shelters, Palestinian camps, and other temporary accommodations across Lebanon. According to UNICEF data, 5,391 families, or 22,033 individuals, have been displaced into UNRWA shelters and camps, including 7,813 children under 18. The displaced include 1,299 Lebanese, 3,101 Palestinians, 410 Palestinians refugees from Syria (PRS), 404 Syrians, 16 people without documentation, and 18 from other nationalities.

The planned visit of the Papal Nuncio Paolo Borgia, to the town of Debel in southern Lebanon is cancelled. The trip was meant to include the delivery of a convoy of urgently needed aid to residents who refused to leave. According to Akhbar al-Yawm, the convoy was unable to continue after being stopped near Haddatha around 1:30 p.m. due to heavy clashes in the area. Despite waiting for clearance, the team was informed that no guarantees could ensure safe passage, forcing the cancellation of the visit.

In Aley District, around 12,324 displaced people are staying across 58 shelters, averaging roughly 212 individuals per center. In addition, 71,353 displaced people are living in rented apartments, putting significant pressure on infrastructure and services. During a meeting hosted by Lebanese Democratic Party leader Talal Arslan in Khaldeh, officials confirm that basic needs are being provided, including bedding and pillows for each displaced person, over 21,000 blankets, daily food and hygiene supplies, drinking water, hot meals, and some fuel. However, gaps remain, particularly in heating fuel and the number of heaters, leaving thousands vulnerable to bad weather. Continuous support for food and water is also needed, as current supplies cover only short periods.

The recent Israeli evacuation orders to several border villages force residents to flee toward safer areas, but many are unable to complete their displacement. Lebanon 24 indicates that full shelters and limited capacity prevent alternative arrangements, forcing a large number of families to return to threatened villages, particularly in Kfarhatta, despite ongoing security risks. The situation highlights a growing challenge for authorities, as continued alerts and increasing displacement clash with limited logistical capacity, signaling a potential worsening of the crisis if threats expand.

Overcrowded shelters and limited services are increasing the risk of communicable disease outbreaks, with repeated reports of skin conditions such as lice and scabies among displaced families. As living conditions deteriorate, health concerns continue to grow. L’Orient Le Jour reports that MP and physician Abdel Rahman Bizri warns that several shelters hosting displaced people have already recorded skin disease cases linked to poor hygiene conditions. The lack of clean and private sanitation facilities raises fears of wider outbreaks, making access to adequate hygiene infrastructure as urgent and essential as food and medical assistance.

UNRWA operates two emergency shelters in Lebanon, the Siblin Training Centre in Saida and Battir School in the Nahr el Bared camp in northern Lebanon, where a total of 1,719 displaced people (512 families) are registered, including 747 children. The situation reflects ongoing pressures, with Saida remaining a major destination for those seeking safety, adding to overcrowding in camps and shelters already strained by continuous arrivals from surrounding areas. Conditions in the camps continue to worsen as many Palestine Refugees lose livelihoods and face rising unemployment, while host families struggle with unmet needs and increasing living costs. Overcrowding also heightens protection risks related to safety and privacy, with vulnerable groups such as women, children, older persons, and persons with disabilities facing growing barriers in accessing basic services. The broader context includes large movements across the region, with more than 200,000 people crossing into Syria since 2 March, including over 1,200 Palestine Refugees from Syria.

UP Handi Cup announces a humanitarian initiative to support displaced people with disabilities and elderly individuals across several areas in Lebanon. Under the slogan “Hand in Hand… We Make a Difference,” the association is organizing a donation campaign to provide wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and personal care items, delivering them directly to people in their places of displacement. Since the start of the war, UP Handi Cup has distributed over 50 wheelchairs, 28 walkers, 15 crutches, as well as diapers and personal supplies to displaced people with special needs and elderly people in shelters and homes across Saida, the Mount Lebanon area, Beirut, and the North.

Qawlouna wal Amal organisation reports that it received food supplies and basic medicines from Wataawanou to distribute to displaced families in several towns in the central Beqaa, particularly in Bar Elias, focusing on those staying in homes. The group adds that its teams have begun transporting and preparing the supplies for distribution, which is set to start soon.

Yassin is an M2 student from Sudan in the Arab Master in Human Rights and Democracy (ArMA) at USJ, currently completing his internship with the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS). Through his work, he engages directly with migrant workers and refugees affected by displacement, contributing to the response to urgent humanitarian needs during times of crisis. He supports individuals sheltering in a church that has been transformed into a displacement center hosting more than 200 displaced people.

Local mediators and women peacebuilders in the Ain al Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in Saida receive displaced families arriving from the South and the Beqaa. Beyond humanitarian assistance, they work to reduce tensions and strengthen social cohesion inside the camp. As part of the response to displacement, they support 75 displaced Palestinian and Lebanese women, with the support of UN Women under the Women, Peace and Security programme.

A family displaced from Beirut’s southern suburbs first moved to Baalbek, then later to Jnah. Despite repeated displacement in search of safety, an airstrike hit near the entrance of the building where they were staying, leaving children injured after part of the ceiling collapsed on them.

8 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 680 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 139,241 individuals, representing 36,173 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,233,056 hot and cold meals, 80,524 ready to eat meals, 119,715 hygiene kits, 6,884 baby kits, 1,261,345 litters of drinking water, as well as 183,212 mattresses and 237,504 blankets.

A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States is reached at dawn, just ahead of the US-imposed deadline. At first, there are hopes that the agreement may also extend to Lebanon, though conflicting reports quickly emerge over whether it is included. 

Since early morning, large numbers of displaced people are seen returning to the South and other regions. However, the Lebanese Army calls on citizens to delay returning to southern villages and towns due to continued Israeli attacks.

Meanwhile, the IDF renews its warnings and continues its military operations in Lebanon, sending a clear message that Lebanon is not part of the agreement, despite growing international calls for its inclusion in the ceasefire.

Around 100 Israeli airstrikes are carried out across Lebanon within roughly 10 minutes, hitting multiple areas in Beirut and its suburbs. The strikes target several locations simultaneously. Many of the impacted areas are densely populated, contributing to high civilian casualties. In the first 24 hours, the Ministry of Health reports 303 people killed and 1,150 injured, with the toll still rising.

As this unfolds, Amnesty International highlights that the escalation constitutes one of the deadliest days in the conflict, as Israeli forces carry out large-scale strikes across Lebanon, including in densely populated civilian areas. Moreover, human rights organizations warn that civilians are disproportionately affected, with children, healthcare workers, and journalists among the victims.

At the same time, Al-Jazeera notes that hopes for a ceasefire are quickly shattered as Lebanon is excluded from de-escalation efforts, leaving it exposed to continued attacks. It emphasizes the impact on civilians, particularly displaced people facing renewed danger and uncertainty about returning home. The piece also notes evacuation warnings, widespread fear, and the ongoing lack of clarity regarding any potential de-escalation.

The ministerial food safety team reports suspected cases of food poisoning in schools and shelters. Most cases show mild symptoms, mainly diarrhea and abdominal pain, with no serious complications, although some elderly require medical attention. Health teams have begun field follow ups and treatment, while coordinating with relevant authorities. Investigations are ongoing to trace the food source, including inspecting kitchens and testing samples, with results to be announced once completed.

In the border town of Rmeish, the mukhtar describes a dire situation, with all roads blocked, preventing residents from leaving or receiving food and medical aid. Supplies are nearly depleted, access to hospitals is almost impossible, and no safe corridors exist amid ongoing nighttime shelling. Residents are living in complete isolation, with limited media coverage and growing uncertainty over airstrikes. Despite this, many insist on staying, fearing they may never return if they leave, while humanitarian aid remains unable to reach the town.

The IDF states that Hezbollah has recently shifted its presence from strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs toward northern and mixed areas of the city, including predominantly Christian neighborhoods, following Israeli operations. It adds that Israeli forces will continue to target the group wherever it operates. Such statements risk creating fear among residents in these neighborhoods and could potentially increase tensions or lead to violence between host communities and internally displaced persons.

Al Akhbar article highlights how generator operators are exploiting displacement by sharply increasing subscription fees in areas hosting displaced people. As electricity supply declines, residents in “safe areas” are forced to rely on private generators, allowing operators to raise prices and maximize profits amid the crisis. The piece portrays this as a form of “crisis profiteering,” where already vulnerable displaced families face additional financial pressure, turning basic electricity access into an added burden of displacement.

9 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 68 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 139,673 individuals, representing 36,568 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,338,143 hot and cold meals, 92,567 ready to eat meals, 121,019 hygiene kits, 6,982 baby kits, 1,270,781 litters of drinking water, as well as 183,276 mattresses and 237,537 blankets.

New areas in Beirut and its surroundings have been added to the list of potential targets, including Sabra, Jnah, Bir Hassan, Ouzai, Chiyah and areas near Tariq al-Jadideh. It highlights a widening geographic scope of threats beyond previously targeted zones, raising concern among residents in these densely populated neighbourhoods, with people seen fleeing in large numbers amid growing panic and confusion.

UNDP warns that Lebanon is facing a “perfect storm” of overlapping crises, including conflict, mass displacement, and strained resources. It highlights how these pressures are overwhelming already fragile systems and disrupting essential services. UNDP notes its support for the national response, including coordination, assistance to first responders, and the maintenance of basic services such as water and energy.

Eight people from the town of Shebaa were killed in an airstrike in Sidon after being displaced in search of safety away from the border areas. They had left their homes hoping to escape ongoing violence, but were instead caught in the escalation far from their place of origin. This shows how displacement offers no protection, as even areas deep inside the country are not spared from strikes.

At least five cases of sexual harassment against children are reported in shelters and displacement settings across Lebanon, exposing growing protection risks amid the crisis. The incidents, involving young children and teenagers, mostly occur in overcrowded and poorly monitored environments. Authorities refer the cases to the courts and initiate psychosocial support for the victims. The cases highlight the urgent need for stronger protection measures as vulnerable families continue to live in unsafe conditions.

A Megaphone article reports that an Israeli strike targets the Qasmiyeh coastal bridge overnight, temporarily cutting off the city of Tyre from the rest of Lebanon and trapping several families in the area. The Lebanese Army later clears the debris and manages to reopen the bridge with a single lane despite the damage. This bridge is now the last bridge connecting Saida to Tyre, and it has been targeted multiple times.

Subsequently, families in the area south of the Litani River appeal for urgent evacuation after the region comes under complete isolation. With access routes severed, residents are trapped, unable to leave or receive assistance, as the situation continues to deteriorate. The appeal reflects growing fear among civilians facing isolation, ongoing danger, and the absence of safe passage out of the region.

AL-Nahar article recounts first-hand testimonies from the strike on Corniche al-Mazraa, where an ordinary day in Beirut suddenly turned into chaos and fear. Residents describe moments of shock shattered glass, people screaming and others searching desperately for loved ones. Some lost consciousness or fled without knowing where to go, while rescuers rushed to help the wounded. Across all accounts, a shared feeling emerges: helplessness, trauma, and a city struggling to process the scale of what just happened.

More than 15,000 displaced people have arrived in North Lebanon, particularly in Akkar, as a result of ongoing Israeli strikes and displacement. It notes that many families are being hosted in towns and villages, while others are placed in overcrowded shelters such as schools and public facilities, which are already at full capacity. The article also highlights that humanitarian aid operations are ongoing, including medical support, food distribution, and coordination by local authorities and relief organizations.

Repeated displacement shapes the lives of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, forcing families to move between unsafe and inadequate shelters due to conflict, economic hardship, and loss of assistance. Many end up in overcrowded conditions after fleeing violence, while others face failed return attempts or renewed internal displacement. The situation reflects a continuous cycle of instability with no durable or safe solution.

The President of the Lebanese Economic Association states that around one-third of Lebanon’s workforce has stopped working due to the security escalation and displacement. He notes that key production and service sectors have been severely disrupted, while investors are delaying projects amid ongoing instability. This situation also affects the internally displaced, as loss of livelihoods and reduced access to services increase economic vulnerability and dependence on assistance, while placing additional pressure on host communities already facing economic strain.

10 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 684 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 140,447 individuals, representing 36,735 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,491,093 hot and cold meals, 96,195 ready to eat meals, 123,975 hygiene kits, 7,221 baby kits, 1,375,513 litters of drinking water, as well as 196,267 mattresses and 254,399 blankets.

Rotary and Rotaract Saida, in coordination with the Municipality’s Disaster Risk Management Unit and in partnership with CG Fund Lebanon and CIP France Lebanon, distribute 240 hygiene kits to displaced families staying at Dr. Nazih Al Bizri Official Secondary School, which has been turned into a shelter. The assistance reaches around 240 families, representing approximately 820 displaced individuals living in the shelter.

The Lebanese Social Responsibility association (LSR) conducts visits to displacement centres across the villages and outskirts of the Jbeil district, meeting displaced families and assessing their living conditions and urgent needs. The organization distributes around 6,000 hot meals every day to officially registered shelters in the district, as part of ongoing efforts to assist displaced families until safe return becomes possible.

The Emergency and Crisis Committee of Ghazieh Municipality announces the opening of the Islamic Risala Scout Centre as a new shelter to receive displaced families, as part of ongoing local efforts to respond to the crisis and provide basic humanitarian support.

The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Lebanon organizes a free medical day inside the UNRWA Nabuls School shelter in Saida, in response to the growing health needs of displaced families. The activity provides medical consultations and examinations for children, adults, and elderly residents living in difficult conditions inside the shelter. Pediatric checkups focus on children’s health and early diagnosis, while general medical consultations address chronic and urgent health concerns among women, youth, and older persons. Medications, including treatments for chronic illnesses, are also distributed to patients to ensure continuity of care and reduce the burden on displaced families.

The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee reports that 22,033 displaced people, including 7,813 children under 18, are currently staying in Palestinian camps and UNRWA shelters across Lebanon, spread across 5,391 families. The committee continues its coordination and humanitarian work under the emergency response plan in cooperation with relevant authorities, to ensure the protection of families who were forced to leave their homes.

The Minister of Social Affairs announces the launch of a $10 million support package. The assistance targets 80,000 affected families living outside collective shelters across different regions. Priority is given to border villages, with implementation set to begin at the start of next week.

Through UNICEF’s Learning to Earning programme, young people in Lebanon aged 15 to 24 are using their skills to support families affected by the ongoing crisis. The initiative provides training in sewing and production, alongside cash for work opportunities, allowing participants to earn an income while producing essential items such as blankets and sleeping bags for displaced families. Around 50 young people are currently involved in producing up to 5,350 items, helping respond to rising displacement needs. For many, the work also carries personal meaning, as they describe feeling a sense of responsibility toward children living in shelters and displaced families.

The World Food Programme warns that Lebanon is facing a rapidly worsening food security crisis, driven by disrupted supply chains, rising food prices, and increasing pressure on local markets, particularly amid ongoing displacement and limited access to some areas in the south. The country office director, Alison Oman, says: “What we’re witnessing is not just a displacement crisis, it is rapidly becoming a food security crisis.” She notes that steadily rising prices are reducing people’s purchasing power, while demand continues to increase among displaced families.

UNHCR spokesperson Eujin Byun tells reporters in Geneva that damage to key infrastructure, including the Qasmiyeh Bridge, further restricts movement between southern and northern Lebanon. She notes that around 150,000 people remain in southern Lebanon with limited humanitarian access, as many villages are partially or completely destroyed, making return impossible for displaced families. She also stresses that humanitarian access is urgently needed, along with safe routes for evacuation if further displacement becomes necessary.

UNRWA Spanish Committee expresses concern over recent forced displacement orders affecting parts of southern Beirut, which threaten around 700,000 people and target key civilian infrastructure, including the main UNRWA office in Lebanon, Palestinian refugee camps, collective shelters hosting more than 6,000 people, and the Rafik Hariri Government Hospital. The agency says it continues its humanitarian response in Lebanon despite the difficult conditions, with health clinics, schools, and other services partially operating where possible, alongside ongoing support in camps and shelters. It adds that assistance includes education through both in-person and remote learning, sanitation services, food distribution, and psychosocial support for displaced families.

Kelby Olson, IRC Deputy Director of Programs in Lebanon, states that families are being displaced repeatedly and are struggling to find safety as collective shelters are already largely at capacity. He adds that the scale and intensity of the conflict has made daily life increasingly dangerous, forcing people to flee again while essential services such as health care, shelter, and education come under growing strain. He also notes a significant increase in mental health needs, particularly among children affected by repeated displacement and violence, stressing the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities and humanitarian support.

This is Beirut reports that since the escalation of war, many displaced families are now staying in overcrowded collective shelters, some of which are described by aid workers as linked to Hezbollah and operating under its influence. Humanitarian actors and political figures warn that aid distribution is being affected, with allegations that “Hezbollah affiliated NGOs remove government labels from aid packages and replace them with labels from Hezbollah or affiliated entities,” raising concerns about the neutrality of assistance. They also report incidents where organizations attempting to deliver medicine were prevented from entering certain camps by Hezbollah affiliated NGOs. At the same time, concerns are rising over security risks for displaced families living in these environments, with calls for the Lebanese state and security forces to take a stronger role in managing shelters to ensure civilian protection and more impartial humanitarian access.

In the town of Jadra in the Chouf district, a piece of land is turned into a temporary shelter for dozens of displaced families from southern Lebanon through an initiative launched by Lebanese expatriate doctor Hassan Abboud. The site, originally planned for a commercial and health project, is quickly repurposed after the family encounters displaced people sleeping on the roads along the Saida highway, leading them to relocate families to the area. Within 48 hours, the space was prepared to host around 25 to 30 families, with two existing housing units expanded through tents and basic facilities, including water, electricity, bathrooms, and laundry services, all provided free of charge.

In the Nahr al Bared Palestinian refugee camp in northern Lebanon, displaced families who have been living there for more than a year and a half since the 2024 war remain largely forgotten and outside the focus of assistance. Many of them were originally displaced from the South and Beirut’s southern suburbs and were unable to return because their homes were destroyed or became uninhabitable. Today, they continue to live in very difficult conditions inside the camp, facing ongoing hardship and a lack of basic necessities, with little prospect of return as displacement continues to deepen.

“I want to sleep in my bed,” this is what displaced children in the Beqaa say as they try to cope with life inside shelters away from their homes. Many of them miss their houses, schools, toys, and villages, as well as simple everyday things like sleeping in their own rooms and playing with their friends. Inside overcrowded displacement centres, their wishes are simple and focused on going back home and returning to their normal daily life.

Those who chose to stay in their villages in the south are now facing worsening conditions as shortages deepen and basic services continue to deteriorate. The mayor of Rmeish, Hanna al-Aamil, reiterates earlier concerns raised by the mukhtar, telling Beirut Times that the area has become increasingly isolated, with food supplies running low and flour for bakeries expected to last only five to six days. He also says that telecommunications networks, including Ogero, Alfa, and MTC, are cut off, adding to the sense of isolation. Despite this situation, he stresses that residents remain on their land and say they will not leave, even as daily life becomes more difficult due to the lack of essential goods and services.

Annahar reports that after new warnings affect additional areas in Beirut, displacement patterns reappear, with residents from Ouzai, Jnah, and surrounding neighbourhoods moving again in what appears to be a new wave of displacement. More people are now staying in tents, including in the Biel area, which becomes increasingly overcrowded, with some families arriving on foot and saying there is no longer any safe place to go. A member of the Beirut Municipality says that during the warnings people are initially directed toward open seaside areas, as the movement is not fully planned or organized at first, but that the municipality is now working to regulate the response, including providing cleaning services, food supplies, and plans to add toilets and other basic facilities.

“We left our home without knowing if or when we will return. This uncertainty is overwhelming and makes daily life unbearable. We try to hold on to hope and take life one day at a time,” says a 62-year-old displaced woman living in a collective shelter in Saida. HelpAge USA highlights that older people, who make up around 11 percent of Lebanon’s population, are among those heavily affected by displacement but often remain overlooked in emergency responses. Many live with chronic illnesses that require continuous care, which becomes harder to maintain as health services deteriorate and costs rise. Displacement further increases their vulnerability, especially in overcrowded shelters that are not adapted to limited mobility or medical needs, where long queues and inaccessible aid distributions make accessing assistance difficult. As A.A., a 58-year-old displaced man in a collective shelter in Saida, explains, maintaining dignity in such crowded conditions is a daily struggle, leaving many older persons trying simply to cope and take life one day at a time.

A community kitchen at the Sibline Training Centre, one of UNRWA’s emergency shelters, provides daily support to displaced families by preparing around 3,000 meals per day for approximately 1,200 people staying at the site. The initiative is led by UN Women in partnership with Initiate the Community, offering short-term employment to 48 displaced Lebanese, Syrian, and Palestinian women, who are involved in cooking and food preparation. Through this work, the women are able to earn an income while supporting their families and contributing to the collective response inside the shelter.

Around 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned to Syria after being displaced once again by the war in Lebanon, illustrating what Naqd Media describes as a cycle of repeated displacement. Fleeing Israeli attacks and insecurity in Lebanon, thousands feel forced to return despite their homes in Syria being destroyed or unsafe, leaving many trapped in a pattern of circular displacement without a stable or truly safe place to rebuild their lives.

11 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 684 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 140,678 individuals, representing 36,811 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,641,112 hot and cold meals, 99,204 ready to eat meals, 125,927 hygiene kits, 7,352 baby kits, 1,460,310 litters of drinking water, as well as 197,963 mattresses and 256,614 blankets.

In response to accusations of inconsistent reporting and unclear aid figures, Zahi Shaheen, head of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit, explains that discrepancies mainly result from the rapid and evolving nature of emergency response operations. During the initial phase, teams conducted quick assessments inside shelters to address urgent needs, which means early numbers were preliminary and later revised once specialized teams collected more accurate data. He clarifies that comparing total beneficiary numbers with the number of families in a single shelter can be misleading, since family sizes vary. He also notes that assistance is not uniform, as different shelters receive different types of support such as hot meals, mattresses, sleeping bags, or medical services depending on needs.

LBCI reports that the IDF requests the evacuation of the towns of Al-Abbassieh and Deir Qanoun in Tyre through a phone call made to the Civil Defence centre in Al-Abbassieh, prompting renewed fear and urgency among residents already living under displacement and insecurity.

Anaya and Kfarbaal municipalities in the Jbeil district launch a humanitarian initiative, in coordination with Medrar Foundation and neighbouring municipalities, to support displaced families affected by the ongoing escalation. The initiative includes a first field visit to Ras Osta, where a specialized medical team provides free medical examinations and distributes essential medications, particularly for individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. The activity remains open to all residents without exception and aims to address urgent health needs and alleviate the humanitarian pressures faced by displaced populations.

Three people from the town of Mansouri, including the village mukhtar, arrive this morning to Tyre on foot, after being unable to find any transport to leave the area. They are part of a group of residents who remain stranded inside the village under difficult conditions, where movement is severely limited and access to transportation is no longer available.

Member of the municipal council and head of the media committee in the municipality of Chouiefat, Hisham Al-Rishani, notes that around 8,000 displaced people are now hosted in the city’s schools, while approximately 65,000 are staying in residential apartments. He explains that there is also internal displacement within Choueifat itself, as residents are fleeing areas known as the “Red Zone,” particularly those below the old Saida road. He adds that many of these neighbourhoods are now emptied of their original residents, who have either moved into schools or are staying with relatives and friends, where overcrowding has become severe, with apartments that once hosted five people now accommodating up to 15. He also points to serious overcrowding in areas such as Dawhat Choueifat and Khaldeh, as well as the stretch between Choueifat and Bchamoun, while coordination with security forces continues on a daily basis.

Naqd Media highlights the story of a woman on the verge of giving birth watching her relative welcome a new-born inside a tent. Instead of feeling the joy that should come with expecting her first child, she feels worried knowing this is where she will also give birth. Displacement has changed what she imagined for this moment, and she now faces it in difficult living conditions, with constant fear from nearby bombing and planes adding to her anxiety and concern for her and her baby’s health. She and her family tried reaching out to NGOs for basic medicines but did not receive any response. They had stayed in Tyre until the last moment to avoid being displaced into a tent while pregnant, but eventually had to leave, and now she is trying to stay strong and focus on safely bringing her baby into the world.

“The south is so beautiful, I can’t even describe it…” says Suleiman Al Khaled, a shepherd from the border village of Marwahin in southern Lebanon. He refused to leave his land and his herd behind under shelling. Instead, he moved with his goats through a long journey of displacement. It began two and a half years ago when he first had to leave for Rmeish. He then moved to Hmayra, and later to Shhour, where his farm was bombed and only around 40 goats were saved. After the end of the 2023-2024 war, he returned to Maarakeh. When the current war broke out, he was displaced again, this time to Barja with his family and his remaining goats, still trying to hold on to the life he built despite everything.

12 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 684 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 140,682 individuals, representing 36,832 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,651,004 hot and cold meals, 99,283 ready to eat meals, 127,912 hygiene kits, 7,362 baby kits, 1,460,384 litters of drinking water, as well as 199,009 mattresses and 259,412 blankets.

“A person’s whole life is in that place, suddenly you see it exploding in front of you,” says Ahmad Abu Taam to The Guardian. Entire villages are erased in moments, leaving residents not just displaced but stripped of any possibility of return, as homes are deliberately demolished and areas transformed into empty buffer zones. For some displaced, this situation is no longer temporary, it has become permanent, as destruction prevents them from going back, forcing them into prolonged uncertainty and repeated cycles of loss.

Buildings weakened by recent strikes are declared unsafe, forcing residents out and turning a safety measure into an immediate displacement crisis. Authorities order evacuations of several damaged structures across Beirut to prevent collapse and protect lives, but this leaves families with no clear alternative shelter.

UNESCO allocates approximately $650,000, making education one of the few remaining lifelines for displaced families. This emergency funding aims to restore a sense of normality amid ongoing disruption, with programmes focused on keeping children in school, providing essential learning materials, and supporting overstretched host institutions.

The Emergency Operations Centre announces that the Israeli army “directly targets a Lebanese Red Cross ambulance team in the town of Beit Yahoun – Bint Jbeil district, resulting in the death of one paramedic and the injury of another.” Targeting healthcare services puts residents who remain in the area at grave risk by limiting access to urgent medical care and delaying emergency response. It weakens the entire health system, increasing preventable deaths from otherwise treatable conditions.

Families who resist leaving, driven by attachment to land, livelihoods, or simply the lack of viable alternatives, continue to stay even as airstrikes intensify. Their situation reflects a different reality of war, where displacement is not always immediate or possible, and staying can mean living under constant threat, cut off from safety and support. Over time, however, even those who resist are often pushed to flee, showing how choice gradually disappears under sustained violence.

As displacement intensifies, the crisis is no longer only about movement but about a system overwhelmed beyond capacity, where families are pushed around with diminishing support. Rising numbers of displaced people are stretching shelters, services, and host communities to their limits, deepening an already fragile humanitarian situation. The more people are forced to flee, the less space and assistance remain available, leaving many without adequate shelter or aid.

13 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 684 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 140,914 individuals, representing 37,136 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,733,768 hot and cold meals, 100,173 ready to eat meals, 129,571 hygiene kits, 7,405 baby kits, 2,551,148 litters of drinking water, as well as 201,182 mattresses and 261,453 blankets.

Artists and cultural spaces are turning theatres and art centres into shelters and places of expression for uprooted families. Through workshops, performances, and community activities they offer displaced individuals, especially children, a way to process trauma and reclaim a sense of normalcy.

Collective kitchens have quietly become lifelines for displaced families, turning community spaces into hubs of daily survival. Volunteers, municipalities and local initiatives prepare and distribute hot meals to those forced from their homes, filling critical gaps left by limited formal support.

As displacement intensifies across Lebanon, thousands of families are forced into an urgent search for shelter, often ending up in overcrowded schools, makeshift camps, or even on the streets. With public infrastructure overwhelmed, many rely on temporary solutions like tents or informal hosting, exposing them to harsh living conditions and limited services. The struggle to secure shelter has become one of the most immediate consequences of displacement, revealing the growing gap between humanitarian needs and available response capacity.

Bulldozers entered Naqoura and began demolishing homes and parts of the town, residents were abruptly stripped of both shelter and place. The loss of housing removes the basic condition for going back, turning displacement from a temporary disruption into a prolonged reality. Even if conditions stabilize, the absence of homes delays return, increases dependency on aid, and risks making displacement effectively long-term.

Property owners find themselves at the centre of a difficult balance between managing legal and security risks. The surge in demand has turned renting into a sensitive issue, where clear contracts and municipal registration become essential to track who is residing in increasingly crowded areas. Concerns over potential security implications place adds pressure on landlords, making housing decisions more cautious.

Personal stories reported by MAG reveal how displacement disrupts not only living conditions but also family structures and dignity, with some families separated across unsafe areas and others unable to meet even basic needs. As time passes, what was expected to be short-term refuge is turning into a prolonged and fragile reality, deepening vulnerability and dependence on inconsistent support systems. Families in overcrowded schools and shelters are living in conditions that go far beyond temporary hardship, with limited access to food, water, healthcare, and privacy.

Pregnant and post-partum refugee women who had already fled the war in Syria are facing displacement once again due to escalating violence in Lebanon. “Losing shelter breaks the spirit before the body,” a counsellor tells United Nations Population Fund. A mobile clinic run by the Syrian Family Planning Association at the Joussieh border crossing between Lebanon and Syria receives between 70 and 120 women per day as Lebanese refugees and Syrian returnees pass through the area. Medical teams note increasing cases of stress, interrupted treatment, and pregnancy complications linked to displacement.

14 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 689 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 141,383 individuals, representing 37,344 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 4,955,940 hot and cold meals, 101,773 ready to eat meals, 132,738 hygiene kits, 7,734 baby kits, 2,574,437 litters of drinking water, as well as 202,126 mattresses and 264,219 blankets.

“The consequences of this displacement remain profound even if a ceasefire is reached, as the destruction of homes and key educational, health, and social institutions continues to hinder the safe return of displaced families without adequate support,” President Joseph Aoun says during a meeting with UNHCR High Commissioner Barham Salih at Baabda Palace. He states that the government is working to provide shelter, food assistance, relief, and healthcare to affected families while calling for urgent international support from partner countries and United Nations agencies, particularly UNHCR. In response, Salih describes his visit as a message of solidarity with the Lebanese people. He stresses the urgent need for humanitarian assistance, while emphasizing that the only lasting solution is ending the cycle of violence and reaching a durable peace that allows displaced people to return safely to their homes.

A U.S. State Department official announces the approval of $58.8 million in humanitarian assistance to support displaced people in Lebanon.

MP Inaya Ezzeddine chairs a meeting with officials from vocational education and representatives from UNICEF and UNESCO to discuss support for young people displaced by the Israeli escalation in Lebanon. The discussion focuses on the difficult conditions facing displaced youth in shelters and the need to develop programmes that strengthen their skills and improve their economic opportunities. Participants agree to work on a broader plan aimed at empowering and preparing young people for future employment and participation in recovery efforts once return becomes possible.

“You just see the hopelessness on mothers’ faces, husbands and sons sitting idly in shelters, waiting for something to happen,” says Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed to Arab News, describing what she observes during her regular visits to displacement shelters. She explains that most displaced people are not living in organized shelters but are instead staying with host communities or relying on savings that are quickly running out. She adds that the ministry’s humanitarian response is struggling with limited resources, as Lebanon’s emergency appeal with the United Nations remains significantly underfunded. Sayed also highlights the urgent need for international support in shelter, food, water, and sanitation services, while municipalities and public infrastructure struggle to cope with the scale of displacement.

Israeli forces continue demolishing remaining homes in Mais al-Jabal using bulldozers and heavy machinery, further damaging already affected residential areas. The destruction makes return increasingly impossible for residents and contributes to the continuation of displacement, as many families no longer have homes to go back to.

Additionally, Israeli forces establish additional military positions in southern Lebanon, reinforcing their presence and raising concerns among residents about prolonged insecurity and delayed returns.

Al-Jazeera shows footage from a school in Beirut that has been turned into a shelter after dozens of families fled the southern suburbs following Israeli evacuation threats. The centre now hosts hundreds of displaced people, including many children, living in overcrowded conditions. Volunteers and local organizations organize recreational activities to help children cope, while UNICEF warns of the growing psychological and health impacts of war and displacement on children forced to leave their homes.

Maryam Srour, communications manager with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), recounts her visit to a temporary shelter hosting displaced families living in difficult conditions. She shares the story of Hassana, who was diagnosed with cancer just one week before being displaced and urgently required radiotherapy treatment. After each session, doctors advised her to isolate for health reasons, something nearly impossible in an overcrowded collective shelter where dozens of people share facilities. Struggling to balance treatment and displacement, she feared putting others at risk while trying to continue care. MSF teams later installed a private latrine inside her room, allowing her to safely pursue her treatment.

Samer AbdelJaber, Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe at the World Food Programme, tells lawmakers during a session of the European Parliament Committee on Development in Brussels that humanitarian access to southern Lebanon remains severely constrained. He notes that nearly 63 percent of planned aid convoys cannot be completed due to delays, lack of clearance, or repeated stops along routes, with one convoy taking up to 15 hours to finish its mission. He adds that conditions in the South are particularly critical, as more than 80 percent of markets are affected and humanitarian needs are rising faster than available assistance.

“Fear is our constant companion. We are used to fleeing our homes, but this time there are no safe places anymore,” 79-year-old Mounifa Hteit tells The New Humanitarian after fleeing her home in Nabatieh following a warning relayed by her daughter abroad who saw the evacuation notice online. The report highlights how evacuation orders disproportionately affect older persons and others without access to mobile phones or real time news alerts, many of whom rely on relatives outside Lebanon to inform them when to leave. Families describe confusion and fear during evacuations, as large-scale warnings force thousands to move simultaneously, while journeys themselves become dangerous amid strikes hitting areas previously considered safe and the absence of clearly secure destinations.

Lebanon 24 reports that United Nations humanitarian agencies in Lebanon carried out health screenings among displaced people as part of ongoing relief efforts, examining more than 8,150 children along with pregnant and breastfeeding women. According to available figures, 72 women and 165 children are identified as suffering from wasting disease, a severe form of acute malnutrition characterized by dangerous weight loss and weakened immunity, particularly among children. In response, nutrition specialists are deployed across 111 displacement shelters to address the situation and provide urgent nutritional support.

The office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani in Lebanon launches a financial assistance initiative for vulnerable families displaced by the war, receiving a large number of applications through an online registration process. Cash assistance begins distribution in mid-April, providing $200 to smaller families and $300 to larger households through money transfer services across Lebanon.

A member of the Beirut Municipality explains that following the recent airstrikes, buildings assessed as structurally unsafe or at risk of collapse are being evacuated. Residents, whether owners or tenants, receive an advance housing allowance covering three months to support temporary relocation. Plans are also under discussion to provide compensation for home repairs, although this mechanism has not yet been finalized. Residents who carry out repairs themselves are advised to document all damages and expenses through invoices, photos, and videos in order to claim compensation after the war. Temporary shelter options are also being arranged for affected families. The municipality confirms it will not demolish damaged buildings. Residents wishing to retrieve belongings can coordinate with Civil Defense teams and are allowed access when conditions are safe. Moreover, debris removal will only begin after residents have had the chance to recover their possessions.

Zaher Haidar refuses to leave his three dogs behind after being displaced, choosing to live with them in a tent in Biel despite being able to afford renting a house. One dog has been with him for 19 years, another joined him during the previous war, and the third was rescued from the street when it was abandoned and sick. He says he would never abandon them, even in displacement.

15 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 689 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 141,613 individuals, representing 37,349 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 5,204,002 hot and cold meals, 105,745 ready to eat meals, 97,961 hygiene kits, 39,840 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 7,736 baby kits, 3,678,565 litters of drinking water, as well as 209,738 mattresses and 269,933 blankets. For the first time, the report separately includes the number of menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits distributed, which were previously included within hygiene kits.

Public Work Studio reports that displacement shelters in Beirut are facing increasing pressure, with many reaching full capacity and struggling to accommodate the diverse needs of displaced people, including the elderly and persons with disabilities who often arrive after long and difficult journeys. More than 60% of shelters are located in educational institutions (53 in public schools and 37 in private ones), while their distribution is heavily concentrated in specific areas such as Mousaytbeh, Mazraa, and Ras Beirut, with other districts remaining largely underserved. This uneven distribution places a heavy burden on certain neighbourhoods, leading to overcrowded roads and increased pressure on essential services like hospitals, pharmacies, and shops, while deepening imbalances in the city’s overall emergency response.

Since 2 March, the Hariri Social Medical Center’s mobile clinic team has conducted 54 field visits in Saida, providing medical consultations to around 1,220 displaced people across different shelters and displacement sites. Doctors have issued 2,081 prescriptions for acute and chronic conditions, while the mobile medical unit carried out 240 on site emergency interventions and transferred 186 patients to hospitals, including urgent and non-urgent cases.

The head of the municipality of Saghbine receives the political and social activist Mohammed Ramzi al-Kheshen at the municipal centre, where they discussed the situation of displaced families who have moved from villages in West Bekaa to the town, including their needs in both municipal shelters and host households. During the visit, al-Kheshen provided the municipality with humanitarian assistance consisting of food parcels, cleaning materials, and basic supplies, to be distributed to displaced families according to the municipality’s coordination mechanism.

Zgharta’s Qaimaqam and Acting Municipality Head of El-Mina and Qalamoun, Iman Al-Rafei, visits several displacement shelters across the Zgharta district, including in Rashiin, Zgharta city, and the Zgharta Technical Institute. During the tour, she met with municipal officials, school staff, social affairs teams, and humanitarian actors listening to the needs of displaced families hosted in these centres, particularly regarding water shortages and daily living conditions. The visit highlights ongoing coordination between local authorities and aid organizations to ensure the delivery of assistance and improve services in overcrowded shelters hosting hundreds of displaced people.

Israeli forces carry out demolition operations targeting houses in Naqoura in the Tyre district, similar to what has been happening in other villages in the South, including Aita al-Chaab where remaining homes were also destroyed. The destruction further damages residential areas and prevents displaced families from returning to their homes.

An abandoned building in Beirut, formerly known as the Middle East Hospital and unused for nearly three decades, has been transformed into an improvised displacement shelter as families fleeing ongoing strikes search for any available refuge. Opened out of necessity rather than planning, the building now hosts more than 550 displaced people who arrived to find empty rooms without basic infrastructure and gradually adapted the space themselves to make it liveable. The situation shows how displacement is increasingly pushing families to rely on unfinished or abandoned spaces when formal shelters are no longer available.

A new report by Palestinian Human Rights Organization highlights the growing humanitarian impact of the war on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, showing how displacement has placed additional pressure on already overcrowded camps. Based on field data collected since the escalation began in early March, the report explains that camps, which were already struggling with poverty and weak infrastructure, are increasingly becoming a last resort for displaced families, further straining health, water, sanitation and education services. The organization calls for Palestinian refugees to be fully included in national and international response plans and urges stronger, coordinated humanitarian support to prevent conditions from worsening.

“Their entire lives have changed again. Life in a shelter means chaos. Every time I try to enforce any rule, my son tells me, ‘What’s the use if we won’t even have a home?’” says a displaced mother interviewed in a new report by International Rescue Committee. Titled “Displaced Again: The Compounding Impact of Repeated Displacement on Children in Lebanon”, the report examines how repeated cycles of conflict and displacement are affecting children’s mental health and development. Based on interviews with caregivers and children living in collective shelters, the report notes that renewed violence has displaced over 350,000 children, many now living in overcrowded schools converted into shelters with limited privacy and basic services. Caregivers report growing signs of anxiety, sleep difficulties, anger, and persistent fear among children, many of whom are experiencing displacement for the second time in just two years.

The IDF reiterates immediate evacuation orders for the entire area south of the Zahrani River, urging residents to leave immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.

Even the bees are getting displaced, as Lebanon’s beekeeping sector faces major losses due to the war. Around 30% of beekeepers are losing more than half of their income, with the South accounting for about 25% of the sector. Out of roughly 100,000 beehives in the South, only about 2,500 were able to be relocated to safer areas across Lebanon.

An evacuation call is received requesting the immediate clearing of the “Suite Hotel” in Jal al-Dib, prompting precautionary evacuation measures by authorities. The call is later confirmed to have originated from within Lebanese territory, while security forces continue their investigation to identify the caller and determine whether it is a serious threat or a false alarm. The incident comes amid heightened security sensitivity in Lebanon, where such alerts are treated with urgency due to the risk of both genuine threats and false reports intended to spread panic.

After being displaced from her hometown of Aita al-Shaab at the start of the war, Nada Saleh moves with her family to a new home in Choueifat. Megaphone News reports that last Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes targeted the area as part of the operation called “Eternal Darkness,” hitting the building where Nada and her family are staying. The family is later displaced for a second time, this time to Bchamoun.

After losing their shop in the southern suburbs, the family refuses to remain without work and creates a small mobile business from inside their car, selling whatever they manage to salvage from the destroyed store. Their original shop had been hit in the strikes and is now no longer operating, leaving them to rely on this improvised setup in the street to sustain their income.

Volunteers working with organizations supporting displaced families are struggling to keep pace with growing humanitarian needs, caught between the urgency of assistance and the scale of the crisis. Alongside overwhelming demand, hidden challenges are emerging, including cases where aid is monopolized by some individuals while others receive nothing after assistance is diverted before reaching them. The NGO Borderless has suggested assigning a designated coordinator from each organization to oversee specific street zones where tents are set up, aiming to better organize aid distribution and ensure fair access to assistance.

16 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 690 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 141,733 individuals, representing 37,521 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 5,499,336 hot and cold meals, 108,290 ready to eat meals, 100,164 hygiene kits, 41,361 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 7,972 baby kits, 3,721,438 litters of drinking water, as well as 210,962 mattresses and 272,800 blankets.

Residents of southern Lebanese border villages are shocked to discover the extent of destruction to their homes through photographs taken from across the border. The images reveal widespread damage and the demolition of buildings by Israeli forces, leaving entire areas unrecognizable. For many displaced residents, this destruction confirms that return is impossible, as homes, infrastructure, and livelihoods have been severely damaged or erased.

A report by Al-Nahar reveals the destruction of the residential sector in Lebanon, with Israeli strikes destroying an average of 1,081 housing units per day over a five-week period. The data indicates that around 40,000 units were either partially or completely damaged. This extensive destruction has not only erased housing and infrastructure but also disrupted livelihoods, deepened displacement, and significantly increased reconstruction needs across the country.

The Higher Relief Committee announces the arrival of the second convoy of humanitarian and medical aid organized by the Kingdom of Jordan at the Masnaa Border Crossing.

A piece by Megaphone News highlights women peacebuilders in Baalbek-Hermel actively supporting their communities amid the ongoing tensions. Drawing on their experience in dealing with past conflicts, they work to promote dialogue and reduce tensions at the local level. The report frames their role as both proactive and reactive helping mediate conflicts and support affected families, particularly in contexts of displacement and renewed insecurity.

Videos and images have circulated documenting Israeli violations in southern Lebanon, particularly targeting civilian infrastructure, schools and homes in border villages.

Satellite show footage highlighting the scale of destruction across the south, where entire towns and villages were levelled. The destruction, concentrated in border areas and extending toward the Litani River, left large unhabitable area, contributing to mass displacement and complicating returns.

An Israeli strike on the Qasmiyeh Bridge kills one person and injures three others, including a soldier. This bridge has been targeted multiple times as it’s now the last bridge connecting the southern part of the country.

The UK announces £20.5 million in new support to Lebanon’s crisis response, alongside renewed calls for a ceasefire and support for ongoing negotiations. The funding will support humanitarian efforts, cash assistance, frontline response services and protection programs delivered through international partners.

US president Donald Trump announces that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Lebanon and Israel, set to take effect starting Thursday 16 April, at midnight local time and to last for 10 days.

At the same time, Israeli Army announces that it will remain deployed along the line of contact in southern Lebanon and will not withdraw from the areas they have taken control of so far.

Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri calls on displaced people to refrain from returning to towns and villages for now, urging patience until the situation and developments become clearer in line with the ceasefire agreement.

17 April

With the ceasefire now in effect, initial reports indicate cautious movements, as affected populations begin assessing conditions in their areas of origin.

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 659 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 111,577 individuals, representing 30,125 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 5,765,186 hot and cold meals, 111,020 ready to eat meals, 102,448 hygiene kits, 43,312 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 8,233 baby kits, 3,784,797 litters of drinking water, as well as 211,678 mattresses and 275,243 blankets.

As the clock strikes midnight, heavy traffic heads south as people rush back home. Even in the early morning hours, congestion keeps building and the situation shows no signs of easing. Some people even continue on foot for part of the journey, reflecting their strong determination and desire to return home.

A number of southern Lebanese residents returning are reportedly receiving direct phone calls and messages from Israeli sources, instructing them to immediately return north of the Litani River.

At the same time, the IDF – through its spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee – publishes an urgent message to the residents of southern Lebanon stating: “With the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces continue to maintain their positions in southern Lebanon in response to what they describe as ongoing terrorist activities by Hezbollah. For your safety and the safety of your family members, and until further notice, you are requested not to move south of the Litani River.”

On the first day of the ceasefire, residents have begun returning to their homes. Several key bridges linking the South to other regions were partially or completely destroyed by Israeli forces, but the Lebanese Army has worked to rehabilitate parts of them, allowing civilians to pass. Crossing the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River after it was reopened and access routes were cleared.

L’Orient Le Jour reports that despite warnings from the Israeli army, the Lebanese army, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, and Hezbollah advising people not to return south of the Litani or back to their villages, many still choose to go back during a fragile ceasefire. Southern Lebanon continues to be hit by bombardment, yet large numbers of people join heavy traffic heading from near Saida toward the districts of Nabatieh, Tyre, and Bint Jbeil, determined to return home despite the risks. At the same time, others quietly and cautiously make brief returns to the mostly empty southern suburbs of Beirut, which have been deserted for over a month, reflecting a strong emotional attachment to the land even amid ongoing insecurity.

NNA Report indicates that life and movement gradually resumed in the city of Tyre and its surrounding areas, with heavy traffic observed at main entry points as residents returned.

Al Jazeera article highlights that the southern suburbs was among the hardest hit during the conflict, with widespread destruction to homes and infrastructure. It also notes that, residents of the southern suburbs were among those cautiously returning often just to check on their homes or retrieve belongings amid uncertainty over damage and fears that violence could resume.

With the ceasefire in place, return from Deir al-Ahmar began cautiously, marked less by certainty than by unease. Departures from shelters reflected a fragile shift, as only a limited share of displaced families chose to leave, weighed down by doubts over security guarantees and the durability of the truce. The movement remains hesitant, with many carrying a persistent fear of a “second displacement,” as the prospect of renewed violence continued to shape decisions and temper expectations of a stable return.

Despite growing return movements, access remains uneven as entire areas in southern Lebanon were effectively closed off under a newly established buffer zone. This restriction left many displaced individuals unable to return to their villages, reinforcing uncertainty and prolonging displacement despite the relative easing of hostilities.

While the ceasefire raises hopes of return, many displaced individuals find themselves with no homes to go back to, as entire neighbourhoods had been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable. Others who did return did so cautiously, taking only essential steps and avoiding full resettlement, as they anticipated the possibility of renewed displacement and a likely return to shelters in the near term.

Field reporting from villages in Nabatieh reveals the scale of destruction across the area, with widespread damage to homes, shops and basic infrastructure following intense airstrikes. Returns were largely exploratory rather than permanent, as the extent of devastation left the area heavily impacted and unfit for immediate resettlement.

Following the announcement of a temporary pause in hostilities, humanitarian actors describe a fragile sense of relief among children and families, while stressing that conditions remained far from a sustained ceasefire. After weeks of intensified violence and recurring escalations since 2023, children across Lebanon continued to face widespread insecurity and disruption to their daily lives.

A large demolition operation by the IDF is reported in the towns of Markaba and Taybeh in southern Lebanon, where several homes were destroyed amid ongoing security developments. The incident adds another layer of loss for displaced families, as entire houses and memories are erased, deepening the sense of uncertainty especially during the ceasefire and making the idea of return increasingly fragile and painful.

Amid efforts to support displaced populations, responders face a growing strain between urgent humanitarian needs and the scale of the crisis. Underlying challenges continue to surface, including the diversion of aid by some individuals and the exclusion of others who never receive assistance. This unfolding reality reflects a nation without homes where displacement stories are marked by abrupt departures, leaving people with no chance to look back at what they lost.

18 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit has not published its daily situation report.

On the second day of the ceasefire, some southern families who were stuck due to damage on bridges briefly return to their homes to check on them, but then move north again after concerns grow that the truce may not hold, especially following statements from Israeli officials. At the same time, other families remain in their areas of displacement without leaving. Overall, displaced people are only returning temporarily to see their homes and then leave again because the ceasefire period is very short.

Displaced people are gradually returning to Beirut’s southern suburbs to check on their homes and livelihoods after weeks of heavy airstrikes that caused widespread damage. Al-Manar reports that tntry points to the area are seeing more movement as residents come back to inspect what remains of their homes and neighbourhoods, despite the level of destruction. Many of them express a strong determination to return permanently and rebuild their lives in these areas.

However, MTV reports that the southern suburbs remain relatively calm but not many residents are returning, as most are still hesitant to come back after weeks of heavy airstrikes. Those who do return only make very short visits, often not exceeding two hours, just enough to check their homes and assess the damage before leaving again. Municipalities continue working to clear rubble, glass, and reopen roads, while the scale of destruction is still visible across areas like Bir al-Abed, Haret Hreik, Jamous, and surrounding neighbourhoods. In this fragile situation, many residents and shop owners choose to delay rebuilding and avoid permanent return, waiting for a more stable ceasefire before deciding their next step.

A displaced mother returns briefly to her home in Beirut’s southern suburbs to check on it and bring summer clothes for her children, but chooses to go back to the tent where her family is staying along Beirut’s seafront because she does not trust that the ceasefire will last. Although her home suffers only minor damage from earlier airstrikes, she says the situation still feels unsafe and fears that renewed violence at night could force her to flee again with her children. Like many displaced families, she returns to take a shower and gather belongings, while waiting to see whether the ceasefire will truly hold after the ten-day deadline. Asharq al-Awsat states that her case reflects a broader pattern, as families continue visiting the southern suburbs to inspect homes and collect necessities, while many neighbourhoods remain largely empty as residents delay permanent return due to ongoing uncertainty.

In Saida, families began leaving the 27 shelters early Thursday following the announced truce, while residents of frontline villages and areas south of the Litani River remained unable to do so. Today, some families are returning to these shelters as uncertainty continues and many fear the ceasefire may not last. A member of the Saida Municipal Council explains that the shelters are now 60 to 70 percent empty. However, many families are still hesitant, treating the situation as a temporary ten-day truce rather than a stable return. Additionally, authorities will keep all shelter preparations in place and avoid dismantling them while waiting to see whether the truce will hold.

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue military actions in southern Lebanon, including blowing up several homes in towns like Khiam, Markaba, and Taybeh, and carrying out artillery shelling on the outskirts of Der Siryan and areas near Zawtar al-Sharqiya. Additionally, all entrances to Khiam are blocked with earth barriers, preventing residents from returning after earlier destruction in the town. These ongoing actions reinforce the concerns and suspicions of displaced families, who had already doubted that the ceasefire would hold. What they feared in earlier reports is now reflected on the ground, as continued attacks and restrictions on access leave people unable to safely return home.

On the other hand, others are going back. “We are just displaced and we have to go back”, France 24 reports, despite official warnings about how fragile the ceasefire with Israel is, thousands of people are still returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, with footage showing families moving back. The report adds that many of them do not identify as refugees, but rather as internally displaced within their own country, where cycles of conflict have been ongoing for years.

The uncertainty felt by displaced families is further intensified by political statements warning against premature return. Deputy head of the political council of Hezbollah, Mahmoud Qamati, calls on displaced residents from southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs to remain in their places of displacement and avoid permanently returning home at this stage. He urges families to only check on their properties without resettling, stressing that current conditions do not yet allow life to return to normal after the recent escalation. As a result, new movements of displacement are recorded as families from different areas in the south and the southern suburbs of Beirut head toward Saida and Beirut. The highway through Ghazieh toward Saida becomes heavily congested due to this wave of people leaving. Videos also shows traffic congestion in Borj Rahal as dozens of Lebanese returning to their places of displacement after briefly heading back south.

At the same time, Israeli authorities announce what they describe as a new “yellow line” in southern Lebanon, a move that signals an attempt to create a new reality on the ground despite the ten-day ceasefire. This policy is expected to prevent residents from returning to dozens of villages within areas now under Israeli military control, as reported by senior Israeli military officials to CNN. The concept, previously used in Gaza to mark zones under Israeli control during ceasefires, is now applied in Lebanon, with the line extending several kilometres from the border. It is said to be based on areas reached during ground operations, effectively restricting access to about 55 villages. Even under the ceasefire, residents are barred from returning to these zones, while Israeli military activity is expected to continue there, deepening uncertainty for displaced families hoping to go back home.

Lebanon 24 reports that a large number of temporary kitchens are set up across the country to respond to rising food needs among displaced families. Around 92 official kitchens are established with support from external donors, NGOs, and local authorities. Alongside these, other kitchens are opened by social media influencers, especially those working in food and cooking, who use their own resources and volunteers to prepare meals. In addition, some restaurants and private actors work with international organizations to help provide hundreds of thousands of daily meals, forming a broader network of food support for people affected by displacement.

Megaphone News accompanies Ayman and Reem as they return to Haboush on the first day of the ceasefire, where they see the destruction left by the aggression in Nabatieh. Despite the damage, they decide to stay even if only for ten days, trying to settle back into their home. They pass by places they remember, including their favourite shawarma shop that was bombed, with Reem saying she misses it a lot since she was unable to visit during the war and recalling everything that was lost. The couple, who got married while displaced and even kept the bouquet from their wedding with them, find their house damaged with shattered glass. Still, Ali says that if the war resumes, they will leave again, but for now it is worth cleaning and trying to settle in their home.

Amid the weight of displacement, children bring moments of light that soften the hardship, as they adapt to shelter life in a simple and accepting way. A young girl displaced from the southern suburbs of Beirut says she is actually happy in the shelter, explaining that she did not like her friends back home but has now made many new friends she enjoys playing with. She says they have enough food and water and that she spends her time playing a lot, showing how children often experience displacement in a different, more hopeful way than adults.

Martial arts coach Hassan Seifeddine turns the displacement centre at Sports City into a space for sports and physical activities for children, giving them a break from the difficult daily reality of displacement. Through training and play, the centre becomes a place where children can release stress and feel some normality despite the circumstances.

Megaphone News highlights the story of the horses of Nabatieh during the war, where despite the bombardment, Wissam stays with them because he cannot leave them behind. He remained in Nabatieh for about ten days until the owner of the club arrives and arranges their transfer to the Beirut Hippodrome for safety. Even after being moved, the horses are still seen as waiting through the ceasefire period, with hopes of eventually returning to their land when conditions allow.

19 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit has not published its daily situation report for the second day.

The report by Al-Jazeera explains that the “Yellow Line” that Israel announced it in southern Lebanon has raised serious concerns about the ceasefire, as Israeli forces continue military operations inside a buffer zone extending around 10 kilometers into Lebanese territory. While the ceasefire formally calls for a halt, hostilities, demolitions, restrictions on civilian return are still taking place.

The Lebanese Army dismantles five unexploded aircraft bombs in the Haret Hreik area of Beirut’s southern suburbs, left over from Israeli strikes, while three are removed for further handling and efforts are ongoing to transfer the remaining two. The Army urges civilians to avoid approaching damaged or affected areas, underscoring the life-threatening danger of the continued presence of explosive remnants.

Villages in the south remain under intense pressure amid continued Israeli demolitions, explosions and military movements in several towns, inside the yellow line. Which are hindering the return of displaced residents to their villages.

Lebanese Armed Forces announce that it removed an earth barrier previously placed by Israeli forces on the Mari–Ain Arab Road in Tyre, and established a monitoring point at the Mari–Abbasiye–Ain Arab junction. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to restore mobility in affected areas.

Al-Jazeera reports that many returnees remain uncertain about staying, as continued demolitions and security warnings sustain fears that the situation may quickly deteriorate again. Following the ceasefire, tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families began returning to the south despite ongoing Israeli shelling and widespread destruction along border areas, travelling to inspect heavily damaged or destroyed homes.

Anera states that, following the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, humanitarian conditions remain critical, as over one million people are still displaced, including large numbers living in collective shelters or informal tents without clear prospects for return. Anera, like many NGOs working on supporting the displaced, announces that it will continue to provide essential assistance, including food, clean water, medical support and relief supplies, stressing that humanitarian needs persist even after the cessation of hostilities.

A report by L'Orient-Le Jour highlights how Palestinian camps in Beirut, particularly Burj al-Barajneh and Mar Elias, have become precarious shelters for displaced Lebanese families who fled southern Lebanon and the southern suburbs amid ongoing conflict. Inside these camps, families share limited space and resources with Palestinian refugees, relying on mutual solidarity and assistance to cope with displacement, despite continued insecurity and uncertainty about returning home.

Al -Nahar tells the story of a family from southern Lebanon who welcomed twin new-borns in Saida while living in displacement conditions. Reflecting how childbirth and early caregiving are taking place in emergency shelter environments, underscoring the human dimension of displacement where families continue to grow while still lacking stable housing and security.

The New Arab reports that many residents who choose to remain in their homes in the south do so because of financial hardship, lack of transport, previous displacement experiences, and strong attachment to the land. Residents describe staying at home as a matter of dignity and survival even amid ongoing strikes and collapsing services.

20 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 631 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 117,421 individuals, representing 30,431 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 6,013,981 hot and cold meals, 112,569 ready to eat meals, 103,984 hygiene kits, 44,155 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 8,860 baby kits, 3,819,214 litters of drinking water, as well as 212,229 mattresses and 276,128 blankets.

Despite the ceasefire, tensions on the ground remain high. The IDF announces that it conducted strikes against a launching platform in southern Lebanon, describing it as an immediate threat that must be neutralized to protect its forces and northern Israeli towns. In response, Hezbollah states that its fighters target an Israeli armored convoy moving between southern villages, saying the attack comes after repeated ceasefire violations. These continued military actions from both sides show that the ceasefire remains unstable and vulnerable to renewed escalation, reinforcing fears among civilians and contributing to ongoing displacement as many families hesitate to return home under uncertain security conditions.

The IDF, through its spokesperson in Arabic, Avichay Adraee, issues an urgent warning to residents of southern Lebanon, stating that Israeli forces remain deployed during the ceasefire and calling on civilians to avoid moving south of a line covering more than 30 towns and surrounding areas, while also prohibiting access to the Litani River zone and banning returns to dozens of villages until further notice. The warning shows that security restrictions continue despite the ceasefire, delaying returns and contributing to prolonged displacement.

According to OCHA’s flash update, displacement levels in Lebanon remain highly fluid despite an overall 21 percent decrease in the number of people staying in collective shelters. More than 1.049 million people are registered as internally displaced. Across governorates, departures from collective shelters vary considerably in scale. Baalbek Hermel records the sharpest decline, with the number of people staying in collective shelters dropping by 85 percent between 16 and 20 April, while departures in the Bekaa are more gradual at around 56 percent. In Nabatieh, Akkar, and the North, shelter numbers remain largely stable after the ceasefire. Mount Lebanon and the South initially see a decrease during the first days of the ceasefire, followed by a renewed rise from 19 April onward. Beirut is the only governorate where displacement inside collective shelters continues to increase, as residents from the southern suburbs repeatedly move back and forth between their homes and shelters amid ongoing uncertainty.

A study published by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in Beirut shows that displacement remains an ongoing crisis, particularly for families living outside official shelters. Many continue to live in difficult housing and economic conditions, often without regular assistance or institutional support. Nasser Yassin, director of the center, explains that the ceasefire did not end displacement, as the destruction of nearly 40,000 homes still prevents tens of thousands of families from returning. Participants in the study describe displacement as more than a change of location, highlighting the loss of safety and stability, growing financial pressure, overcrowded housing, rising rents, declining services, and discrimination in access to housing. With many having lost their sources of income, families continue to spend without stable earnings, while assistance largely reaches only those inside shelters. The study also identifies a clear gap between the scale of displacement and the humanitarian response, citing limited government involvement, slower international support compared to previous crises, and ongoing problems in aid distribution that leave many without assistance.

A new shipment of humanitarian aid arrives at the Port of Beirut, provided by Turkish civil society organizations and coordinated by the Turkish charity Sadaka Stone Association as part of ongoing support to Lebanon. The shipment includes dozens of containers carrying relief supplies worth more than USD 3.5 million, including beds, blankets, pillows, sleeping bags, tents, ready to eat food items, and various clothing.

“Let them tell us where we can live. We are in the school and do not know where to go” says a displaced woman from inside a collective shelter in Barja in Mount Lebanon, days after the ceasefire, still without a home or clear place to return to. Barja becomes a major shelter during the war, hosting around 30,000 displaced people, more than its own population. Local authorities report that around 25,000 displaced people are registered in the town, with additional cases not officially recorded. Even after the ceasefire, about ten percent remain because their homes are destroyed or not safe to live in. Many families from southern border villages such as Aita al-Shaab, Bint Jbeil, Aitaroun, and Kfarkela either lost their homes or find their villages unlivable, while others are unsure about the homes they used to rent.

France 24 reports that in Mar Elias Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut, Palestinian refugees open their homes to displaced Lebanese families as the fragile ceasefire continues. Around 140 displaced families are currently hosted inside the camp, along with nine nearby shelters receiving additional arrivals. Many families live together in overcrowded rooms, sharing limited space and resources. Local associations try to provide assistance but needs remain far greater than available support. To respond to daily necessities, residents organize shared services, including a public bathroom used by women in the morning and men later in the day, as well as communal washing facilities allowing displaced families to clean their clothes.

Euronews reports that return movements began during the ceasefire but remain uneven, as many displaced families still did not feel safe enough to go back home. While thousands gradually returned to villages in the south and parts of Beirut’s southern suburbs, others stayed in displacement. Displaced people who returned only went briefly to collect belongings and clean their houses before deciding it was not safe to stay due to repeated warnings and fears of renewed strikes. As one displaced woman explains, she does not want to risk her life because even the journey itself still feels unsafe.

Lebanon Debate reports that the expected return to southern villages quickly falters only days after the announcement of the ceasefire, as displacement routes reactivate again toward Saida and Beirut. Many families are forced to leave southern villages again due to fears of renewed clashes and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure. Saida is facing increasing pressure as the number of displaced people arriving continues to rise. The Lebanese University campus currently hosts around 330 displaced people, distributed across 89 families, while movement from the south remains ongoing. The municipality states that there are about 25 collective shelters in the city and surrounding areas, with two temporarily closed and expected to reopen soon. Around 8,523 displaced people are currently registered in Saida, with numbers expected to rise to between 9,000 and 9,500 as displacement continues.

Annahar reports that amid rising tensions, several displaced returning to villages in the south face verbal harassment and social pressure after expressing views that call for alternatives to war or for internal criticism of recent events within the Shiite community. The incident reflects growing polarization and social strain affecting return decisions, as some civilians feel unsafe not only because of security risks but also due to community pressure,

A shelter coordinator in Tariq el-Jdideh explains to This is Lebanon that official warnings and continued military activity quickly renewed fear, pushing many to come back once again to shelters after returning to their houses. He states that around 400 displaced people from nearly 120 families are living there, and that most who left only went briefly to check their homes before coming back because the situation still feels unsafe. He says many displaced people already expect they would come back to their shelters but returned anyway out of hope, while others initially planned to resettle permanently and were shocked by the reality on the ground. To avoid losing their place in the shelter, some families send only a few members to visit their villages while others remain behind. He adds that many new displaced people are looking for places in the shelter. He also describes severe shortages inside the shelter, with limited food, water, and fuel, while assistance relies mostly on small individual initiatives that cover only part of the growing needs.

Megaphone News highlights the story of Umm Mahmoud Fadel, owner of Fadel Juice in Dahyieh. After both her home and her juice shop were destroyed, she is forced to live in her car while trying to rebuild her life. She opens a small juice kiosk in Tayyouneh to support herself and her family, working daily despite the loss. Following the ceasefire, she hesitantly returns to her neighborhood hoping to resume normal life, but finds her home heavily damaged and her shop no longer functional, leaving her without stable housing or income.

Despite the ceasefire, many displaced families remain in shelters because returning home is still impossible or their homes are no longer livable. Order of Malta Lebanon shares the story of a displaced father, Hassan, describing the experience not only as loss but also as an effort to preserve dignity through the support received. After fleeing from Tyre to Ghazir in Keserwan, his family has been accompanied by the Order of Malta Lebanon, which provides continuous assistance including daily follow ups, psychological support for children, medical care, medicines, and access to doctors, reflecting a response that goes beyond emergency relief toward sustained humanitarian support.

Daraj Media highlights the story of Darrar Salameh, displaced from the village of Deir Antar in the Bint Jbeil district. He now lives in the Camille Chamoun Sports City shelter and chooses not to return with other families out of fear that the fighting may resume. Living with a disability, he explains that remaining in the south is not possible because he does not want to become a burden on others if the situation deteriorates again. Displaced for two months, he says fear is no longer limited to individuals but has spread across the entire country, adding, “We do not want to die. We want to live and raise the next generation.” Despite everything, he hopes to return home one day and see an end to the cycle of war and fear so people can live with dignity in their own land.

21 April

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 635 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 118,624 individuals, representing 30,815 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 6,291,626 hot and cold meals, 136,586 ready to eat meals, 122,877 hygiene kits, 46,932 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 9,773 baby kits, 4,182,199 litters of drinking water, as well as 212,346 mattresses and 276,554 blankets.

Israeli forces detonate and destroy several buildings in Beit Lif and in Al-Maslakh neighborhood in Bint Jbeil, while military bulldozers carry out further demolition and land-clearing operations. This continued destruction of residential areas further delays prospects of return and contributes to prolonged displacement.

Al-Akhbar reports that the return of displaced families to Beirut’s southern suburbs does not appear as a real return to stability, but rather a situation between staying and leaving. Some families went back to their homes after the temporary ceasefire and then quickly faced the possibility of renewed displacement with ongoing tension. Daily life remains marked by anxiety, with repeated packing and unpacking of belongings and constant monitoring of news for any warnings or escalation. Many do not sleep properly and remain in a constant state of alert, with some returnees saying they only came back because they have no other choice. At night, the area appears almost empty, with limited movement as people visit their homes during the day and leave again before evening, reflecting short and unstable returns. This situation pushes many to hesitate about staying permanently, while others continue limited activity, with some basic shops reopening cautiously and non-essential services remaining mostly closed.

An educational activity for displaced children takes place in the municipality of Amioun in Koura, organized in cooperation with the association BILADI as part of awareness activities led by the Lebanese Ministry of Culture. The event introduces children to Lebanon’s archaeological sites and cultural heritage through simple interactive sessions that explain the history and importance of major landmarks, while encouraging the protection of national heritage and strengthening children’s connection to cultural identity through engaging learning experiences.

Œuvre d’Orient announces that it accompanied the first humanitarian aid convoy reaching the town of Debel in southern Lebanon after a two-week interruption caused by intensified fighting. A 30-ton truck carrying food supplies and essential items arrives with support from Fondation CMA CGM. The delivery takes place in the presence of Nuncio Paolo Borgia, with participation from Caritas Lebanon and escorted by UNIFIL forces, marking the first aid convoy to reach the town amid isolation and shortages despite the ceasefire. The organization states that this shipment is the seventh aid convoy it has delivered to southern Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict.

Barakah Charity Lebanon distributes humanitarian assistance to displaced families of military personnel at the Charles Helou distribution center, in coordination with the Lebanese Army and with support from Swiss Barakah Charity. The initiative includes visits to different locations hosting displaced families. The Minister of Defense attends the distribution and gifts are given to children, offering some relief to families living under difficult displacement conditions.

Syrian refugee Imad Omar Qashit says to DW that Israeli shelling forces him to flee his home once again. Fourteen years earlier, he had escaped the war in Syria and sought refuge in Lebanon, but this time he returns in the opposite direction. He explains that after Israeli strikes destroyed entire residential areas in the southern city of Tyre, his family decides to leave to save their lives. Upon returning to his hometown near Aleppo, he finds his house completely destroyed and says there are no homes available for rent because the city itself lies in ruins, forcing him to stay with relatives. Another Syrian refugee, Mohammad Jassem Al-Barouk, also flees Lebanon following Israeli air raids, describing extremely crowded border crossings that take nearly a full day to pass.

Independent Arabia reports that the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs confirms that many displaced families remain hesitant to return home. An official source explains that most collective shelters stay open, with only a few closings, while some reopen again after families return from briefly checking their homes and decide to come back to displacement sites. A visit to a shelter in central Beirut reflects this uncertainty, as displaced people describe an ongoing internal struggle about returning, expressing hesitation after what they experienced, especially as they still do not feel that conditions are safe enough for a stable return.

Lebanon Debate reports movement of displacement from southern Lebanon toward Saida and Beirut, along with information indicating renewed displacement from the southern suburbs of Beirut following the launch of rockets toward Israel.

France 24 reports that during the ongoing ceasefire uncertainty, Lebanon’s Christian community continues to support displaced families while also coping with the wider impact of the conflict. The Catholic Youth Circle becomes a key hub for assistance, where social workers and volunteers regularly contact displaced families to assess their needs. Around 600 people receive support, including hygiene kits, food packages, medicines, clothing, and blankets. Each family is individually registered, and their specific needs are documented to ensure targeted assistance.

“All I took were my dreams,” says fourteen-year-old Maya Sakr to OHCHR. She now lives with her family in a crowded classroom at Jamil El Rawas public school in Beirut, which is being used as a shelter for displaced families. Maya describes daily life inside the shelter as noisy and crowded, with many families sharing limited space. When her family fled, she managed to take only a small make up bag, which she keeps as a symbol of normal life. She dreams of becoming a makeup artist and practices whenever she can, saying it helps her feel some control despite everything happening around her. Her father, who is undergoing cancer treatment, now struggles to access regular medical care after displacement, while her mother cares for him and looks after Maya’s young brother. “He doesn’t understand what is happening,” she says. “He just knows that we are not home and that he is scared.”

Qantara.de reports that many displaced families struggle to find shelter as the city remains deeply divided along sectarian lines. A hotel employee in the Christian neighborhood of Gemmayzeh says only a small number of people are accepted and that arrivals are carefully screened, reflecting growing caution among residents. As hundreds of thousands flee Israeli strikes in the south, the Bekaa Valley, and Beirut’s southern suburbs, securing accommodation becomes extremely difficult. In predominantly Christian areas such as Achrafieh, few displaced families are welcomed. Some monasteries and convents host Christian families, while many Shia families depend mainly on overcrowded public shelters with limited capacity. In several neighborhoods, public schools remain closed to displaced people, and those searching for private housing often face strict scrutiny or rejection, leaving many without stable shelter.

A new wave of displacement reaches collective shelters, as reported live by Al-Jadeed from the Faculty of Law at the Lebanese University in Saida. Before the ceasefire, the shelter hosted around 270 families, approximately 920 people. Some families attempt to return home but leave their belongings behind and later come back after realizing the situation remains unsafe. New displaced families also arrive following evacuation warnings issued for 58 villages, while others, especially from border areas such as Aitaroun and Bint Jbeil, never left the shelter in the first place. Overall, conditions remain largely unchanged compared to before the ceasefire, with about 150 families still staying in the shelter. Additionally, in Saida’s Faculty of Health, local officials report renewed calls for space as a new wave of displacement begins following rocket launches from Lebanese territory

Megaphones News reports that in Deir al Ahmar, the displaced are no longer seen as temporary guests but as part of the community itself. Residents describe them as extended family rather than displaced people, and daily life reflects this shared reality. Both local residents and displaced families live together in the same spaces, sharing homes and resources, with the community treating them as one group rather than separating between host and displaced.

22 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 642 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 121,126 individuals, representing 31,523 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 6,291,703 hot and cold meals, 136,591 ready to eat meals, 122,920 hygiene kits, 46,941 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 9,773 baby kits, 4,160,782 litters of drinking water, as well as 213,040 mattresses and 279,024 blankets.

Despite the ceasefire, the conflict’s toll continues to rise, with casualties, destruction, and displacement still shaping daily realities. Tens of thousands remain in shelters, unable to return safely, while infrastructure damage and insecurity persist. The situation reflects not recovery, but a fragile pause in ongoing crisis dynamics.  

UNOCHA reports that Lebanon remains overwhelmed by crisis, with over a million people still displaced and unable to return home. Humanitarian needs continue to surge as services strain and living conditions deteriorate. What appears as a pause in fighting reveals a reality where the emergency is far from over.

Al-Arabiya reports that Lebanon is buckling under the weight of overlapping crises, as a new war compounds the unresolved damage of previous conflicts and economic collapse. With massive displacement, billions in losses, and widespread destruction, the country’s limited resources are stretched beyond capacity. What unfolds is not a single emergency, but a cascading crisis pushing the state toward systemic breakdown.

As displacement surges across Lebanon, the humanitarian response is racing to keep pace with a rapidly expanding crisis. Essential services from healthcare to water and education are stretched thin, while access constraints and infrastructure damage leave many isolated and underserved. Despite large-scale efforts, severe funding gaps threaten to disrupt life-saving assistance at a critical moment.

Many Lebanese feel they are reliving the past, with rising sectarian tensions and displacement echoing memories of the civil war. The latest conflict has deepened internal divisions, especially over armed groups and political loyalties. For those who lived through it, today’s climate feels less like recovery and more like history repeating itself.

Destruction continues to unfold as Israeli forces demolish homes across southern Lebanon. Entire areas are being systematically flattened, while strikes still hit beyond the south, leaving casualties and deepening fear. For residents, the ceasefire feels hollow, as loss and instability persist on the ground.

For example, the IDF carries out a massive demolition of houses in Kfarkela. Continued destruction of residential areas undermines any prospects for safe or durable return, turning displacement from a temporary condition into a prolonged reality.

Inside the southern border villages, life in Ain Ebel continues under strain, as residents adapt to isolation and fragile access to basic services. With parts of the town evacuated and resources limited, daily life depends on local efforts and external aid to sustain electricity, communication, and shelter. Despite the pressure, the community holds on, choosing to stay rather than abandon their homes.

Despite the lack of water and electricity, Mustafa Ramadan returns to his home in Haret Hreik in Beirut’s southern suburbs, even as nearby buildings collapsed and shelling continue around him. His return reflects a deeply fragile reality where civilians are caught between destruction and the determination to remain in their homes, despite the risks and absence of basic services.

People who are displaced do not feel reassured by the ceasefire, damaged homes and unresolved insecurity are leaving them without a place to return to. As a result, many remain in makeshift tents along Beirut’s seafront, suspended between an uncertain present and an unresolved future.

Life for Hajjeh Jamila remains unchanged despite the ceasefire, as hardship continues to define her daily reality. In old age and without shelter, she sleeps on the Manara pavement, enduring harsh conditions with little relief. Her situation reflects a wider humanitarian pause, where no real solutions exist and vulnerable people remain exposed even after the fighting has stopped.

Mada describes how displaced people in Beirut are living along the waterfront in tents that they regularly set up and repair because they are often damaged by rain and wind. After long days of work, people gather in the evenings in small informal meetings, where they try to make a fire and spend time together. It highlights the story of Qassem and his friends. Qassem’s family is spread across shelters in Beirut, where he lives in a tent among dozens of displaced families. They try to cope with the constant sound of drones overhead, sometimes using music to drown it out. The night the ceasefire was announced, people reacted with hope and confusion about whether to return home immediately or wait until morning. Some begin preparing to leave, others hesitate, unsure about safety or what they will find in their villages, which may be destroyed or without basic services. Qassem decides to leave right away, determined to return and rebuild, imagining going back to his home and even continuing life in the same spirit as before. The night ends with people separating in different directions, some heading back to their villages and others staying behind, all still unsure about what return really means. Later, it is revealed that Qassem was killed shortly after he returned home.

Among classrooms turned into shelters and small screens that barely support a lesson, displaced students face harsh learning conditions, trying to continue their education despite all obstacles. Meanwhile, others attend school normally, deepening the gap in access to learning. Their daily reality becomes a struggle to preserve the basic right to education under displacement.

In Deir al-Ahmar, displacement has reshaped the town into more than a place of refuge it has become a second home for those forced to flee. As waves of displaced families arrive, the community absorbs the shock, blurring the line between host and displaced.

23 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit reports that 642 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 121,225 individuals, representing 31,717 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 6,810,019 hot and cold meals, 140,679 ready to eat meals, 135,460 hygiene kits, 48,704 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 10,053 baby kits, 4,262,029 litters of drinking water, as well as 213,365 mattresses and 280,113 blankets.

However, Lebanon remains in a fragile holding pattern, where displacement, destruction and insecurity continue to define daily life despite ongoing humanitarian response efforts. Large numbers of families remain uprooted, with services stretched thin and access to basic needs still uneven across regions. Aid operations continue to adapt in real time, but the scale of need consistently outpaces available resources, leaving recovery uncertain and incomplete.

The IDF, through its Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, states that during the ceasefire period, the Israeli army continues to maintain its positions in southern Lebanon in response to what it described as ongoing “terrorist activities” by Hezbollah. He warned residents, for their safety and that of their families, not to move south of a specified line of villages and their surrounding areas until further notice. He also stated that approaching the Litani River area, Wadi al-Slouqi, and nearby zones is prohibited, and urged residents not to cross into or return to a long list of villages across southern Lebanon, including Naqoura, Bint Jbeil, Maroun al-Ras, Aita al-Shaab, Mays al-Jabal, and Khiam.

Displacement in Lebanon continues at a massive scale, with thousands of Palestine refugees and other affected families relying on emergency shelters and overstretched services. UNRWA is maintaining education, healthcare and relief operations despite damaged infrastructure and limited funding. Yet humanitarian needs keep rising faster than the response, leaving recovery uncertain and highly fragile.

Reports indicate that Israeli soldiers have been looting homes in southern Lebanon, taking furniture, appliances and personal belongings from abandoned properties. What was once civilian housing is being stripped amid ongoing military presence and destruction. The allegations add another layer of damage.

Despite the announced ceasefire, Israeli violations continue across southern Lebanon, with reports of bombing in Khiam and the burning of homes in Mays al-Jabal. Daily attacks persist, undermining the truce and sustaining destruction in civilian areas. The ongoing escalation has deepened casualties and displacement, leaving the agreement increasingly fragile on the ground.

The distribution of humanitarian aid in several southern Lebanese villages is sparking controversy and suspicion, as some believed the assistance may have originated from Israel. This perception led to tension over the legitimacy of the aid, prompting judicial and security follow-up. What was intended as relief instead highlighted deep mistrust and the sensitivity surrounding aid distribution in a conflict-affected environment.

The ceasefire in Lebanon will continue for three additional weeks. U.S. President Donald Trump announces the news after talks with Israeli and Lebanese representatives in a meeting at the White House. The extension gives diplomacy more time to pursue a potential peace agreement between the two countries.

April 24

The Disaster Risk Management Unit reports that 631 collective shelters have been opened. The total number of internally displaced people in collective shelters is 115,432 individuals, representing 29,814 families. Humanitarian assistance provided includes 6,856,793 hot and cold meals, 140,679 ready to eat meals, 135,462 hygiene kits, 48,713 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits, 10,179 baby kits, 4,262,033 litters of drinking water, as well as 216,521 mattresses and 280,464 blankets.

After the extension of the ceasefire period for three weeks last night, NNA reports that Tyre and the Qasmiyeh Bridge witness a hesitant and limited return of displaced families. At the same time, several local associations and civil society organizations distribute leaflets warning about the dangers of landmines and unexploded ordnance, reflecting ongoing safety concerns that continue to shape cautious movement and slow return to affected areas.

Israeli forces carry out a series of demolitions and explosions across southern Lebanon, including the destruction of houses in Bint Jbeil toward Debel, artillery shelling targeting Qantara in the Marjayoun district, and large detonations in Naqoura and Taybeh. Additional, bulldozers continue to level roads, destroy homes and infrastructure, including electricity poles and networks, and uproot olive trees in the Al-Baraka neighborhood of Debel in the Bint Jbeil district. These ongoing operations deepen destruction in residential areas, further preventing safe return and contributing to continued and prolonged displacement of local families.

The IDF, through its Arabic spokesperson - Avichay Adraee - issues an urgent warning to the residents of Deir Amess in the Tyre district, ordering them to immediately evacuate their homes and move at least 1000 meters away from the village.

Independent Arabia reports that growing signs point to long term displacement, as the systematic destruction of entire southern villages makes return increasingly impossible. Residents from around 55 frontline villages describe incomplete and painful attempts to return after the ceasefire, only to stop at nearby areas because entry into their own towns remains unsafe. One displaced father explains that families now check their homes through phone cameras or costly satellite images, discovering ongoing demolition and military activity inside their villages. Similar stories repeat across the south, where people still hope to go back but are confronted with widespread destruction, forcing many who briefly returned after the ceasefire to leave again and resume life in displacement because conditions for safe return simply do not exist.

In Baalbek Hermel, the Independent Development Gathering calls for the release of 340 aid packages for displaced families, delivered through the Council for the South, stressing that those who left their homes and livelihoods are in urgent need of assistance. The group also urges the government to address long standing deprivation in the region by improving electricity and water services, combating corruption, and controlling the prices of medicines and basic goods. They also demand the release of delayed social affairs assistance for the poorest families, many of whom have been waiting for their entitlements for three months.

Al-Jadeed shows heavy traffic in Saida after US President Donald Trump announces the extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel for three additional weeks. Residents begin cautiously heading back toward southern villages, reflecting renewed but still uncertain attempts at return.

Médecins Sans Frontières reports that families begin slowly returning to southern Lebanon after 46 days of intense Israeli strikes, with movement seen across damaged routes such as the Qasmiyeh Bridge toward Tyre, while others remain in place because they have nowhere else to go. The organization notes that although the 10-day ceasefire brings some relief, the situation remains unstable, with drones in the sky and nearby explosions keeping people uncertain about safety and basic needs like food, fuel, and medicine. It adds that many residents stayed in the south during the fighting not because it was safe, but because leaving was too costly or meant risking the loss of their homes, while many had already been displaced multiple times from border villages, making repeated displacement even harder.

Subdeacon Tony Garo Tobalian and Sayed Sharief Haidar are working side by side to support displaced families, listening to their needs, and providing essential assistance such as washing machines after many displaced people were forced to wash clothes by hand.

Annahar shows footage of a man playing music in Beirut among displaced families, trying to ease the weight of difficult days. His story remains unknown, but his presence alone speaks of a humanity that endures despite everything.

BBC News tells the story of Joe Elias and his wife Diana, who have been displaced from their home in Qaouzah, a predominantly Christian village in southern Lebanon. The couple discover through satellite imagery that their house had been completely destroyed. The IDF claims that anti-tank missiles were launched from the coordinates of the house toward its troops, injuring four soldiers, and says it targeted the location to prevent further attacks, without providing supporting evidence.

25 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit has not published its daily situation report.

Displaced families continue to seek shelter in Beirut, where tents and improvised encampments have become part of the city’s landscape during the temporary ceasefire. Many remain unable or unwilling to return home because of the destruction, insecurity or fear that fighting could resume. The scenes reflect how displacement often outlasts active combat, leaving families suspended between suspected calm and uncertain return.

The IDF, through its Arabic spokesperson - Avichay Adraee – reshares the same message addressed to residents of southern Lebanon two days ago, stating that Israeli forces remain deployed in positions across the south during the ceasefire period, in response to what it described as ongoing “terrorist activities” by Hezbollah. He warns residents not to move south of a designated line of villages, to avoid the Litani River area and surrounding valleys, and refrain from returning to dozens of listed border towns until further notice. The message signals continued movement restrictions despite the ceasefire, limiting civilian return and normal access to affected areas.

Israeli strikes expand into eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley for the first time since the ceasefire began, signaling a widening of the conflict rather than containment. Attacks also continue in the south, while cross-border fire persists. The renewed bombardment underscores how fragile the ceasefire remains, with military escalation still reshaping civilian life across multiple regions.

Displaced residents are pooling money to buy satellite images of their hometown because they cannot safely return to see what remains of their homes. Some images reportedly show near-total destruction, with streets flattened and many houses erased.

Residents of southern Lebanon remain deeply skeptical of the ceasefire, saying it means little while they still cannot safely return to destroyed or restricted border towns. Many rejects talk of peace with Israel, viewing continued strikes, occupation zones and displacement as proof that conditions for reconciliation do not exist.

An altercation in Beirut’s Sakiet el-Janzir reportedly stemming from a dispute over private generator pricing after officials tried to pressure an owner to lower rates for displaced families. The confrontation escalated into street tension and gunfire in the air, causing minor injuries. This incident show how displacement pressures are straining already fragile urban services and fueling tensions over resources.

A Lebanese displaced from the south receives a call from a foreign number claiming to represent a charity assisting displaced people, offering him aid in Beirut including food supplies, cleaning items and cash support. Upon arriving at the designated location, he was ambushed and robbed by two men. The incident highlights how fraud schemes are exploiting the vulnerability and urgent needs of displaced communities.

26 April

The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Unit has not published its daily situation report for the second day.

IMLebanon reports that Israeli aircraft are dropping leaflets over the town of Al-Mansouri, urging residents not to travel toward certain villages in southern Lebanon. The outlet also shares a video showing the moment the leaflets were dropped.

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces launched a new airstrike on Kfartebnit after warning residents of the town and nearby villages to evacuate. The strike hit the town center, while repeated aerial attacks continue to target populated areas across southern Lebanon. The renewed bombardment highlights the persistence of military escalation.

Israeli airstrikes hit multiple villages in the Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil districts in southern Lebanon. The bombardment triggered heavy civilian displacement, with families fleeing under ongoing strikes and road congestion worsening as people escaped the targeted areas. Reports also indicate injuries amid continued attacks on populated zones.

Israeli strikes are leaving behind massive destruction, with footage showing entire areas heavily damaged and infrastructure reduced to rubble. The aftermath reveals the intensity of the bombardment, further impeding the return of displaced residents to their villages.

Large-scale displacement from southern Lebanon, seen on the Habboush–Deir El Zahrani main road. A similar traffic congestion on the roads of Saida due to displacement movements.

The IDF sends a voice message to the residents of Qlayaa, warning them not to rent homes to displaced people from outside the town and calling for non-residents to leave. The message heightened fear in an area already affected by conflict and displacement. It also shows how security threats can quickly turn host communities into unstable spaces for the displaced.

Similarly, the mayor of Marjeyoun states that the municipality received a call from the IDF urging residents not to shelter displaced people or Hezbollah members.

A Lebanese Army unit dismantles an unexploded bomb left over from Israeli strikes in the town of Tebnine in Bint Jbeil, before transferring it to a safe location for disposal. The incident highlights the danger of unexploded ordnance in civilian areas long after attacks end.

During another ceasefire weekend, Beirut appears split between two realities: cafés, beaches, and nightlife signal a city trying to reclaim normal life, while nearby tents shelter displaced families still waiting for certainty. This contrast captures a capital suspended between resilience and crisis. Even in moments of calm, war and displacement remain visible at the city’s edges.