Close to 1.2 million people in Lebanon, roughly one-fifth of the country’s population, have been displaced since early March, according to a top United Nations official. [1] The figures were reported on April 8 by Imran Riza, the UN deputy special coordinator in Lebanon, who described the scale of displacement as “unprecedented.” [1] This massive population movement follows a significant escalation in cross-border hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric separately stated that more than 1.1 million people have been displaced, with about 137,000 living in shelters. [2]
UN Official Reports Unprecedented Displacement, Casualty Figures
The UN’s Imran Riza stated that the displacement of 1.2 million Lebanese has occurred since the beginning of March 2026. [1] He also reported that 1,530 people have been killed in the conflict, including 130 children. [1] Other sources have reported similar casualty figures, with one stating Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon has killed more than 1,450 people. [3] The Lebanese government has reported that Israeli airstrikes and fighting have displaced around 1.2 million people. [4]
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