Amid the ongoing air campaign in Lebanon by Israel, more than 70,000 individuals have sought refuge in shelters, as reported by Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi. However, the actual number of displaced people from southern and eastern Lebanon is expected to be significantly higher, with many seeking shelter in family homes and hotels in addition to official shelters.
The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to waves of strikes, prompting tens of thousands of Lebanese citizens to flee their homes. The United Nations has stated that over 90,000 people are now displaced in Lebanon, with UN chief António Guterres cautioning that the country is teetering on the edge of a crisis. Guterres has urged both Israel and Hezbollah to halt the violence and destruction to prevent further escalation.
In a bid to avert a broader regional conflict, the United States and 10 other nations have called for a 21-day ceasefire along the Israel-Lebanon border. Despite these calls, Israel's Prime Minister has rejected reports of an imminent ceasefire and instructed the Israeli military to continue their operations 'with full force'.
