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More than one million people have been displaced in Lebanon since the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted on March 2, the Lebanese government reported Tuesday.
According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, 1,049,328 people have registered as displaced, with 132,742 currently housed in over 600 reception centers across the country. The scale of the crisis has left families scrambling for safety, often with few resources and limited options.
The violence continues to escalate. Hezbollah says it has targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in at least three border towns, including Aitarun, Odaisha, and Taybeh, following Israel’s “limited ground operations” in southern Lebanon. Both sides appear to be intensifying strikes, deepening the humanitarian impact.
A growing migration concern
Experts warn that the crisis could have broader regional effects. Lebanon, already home to a large population of refugees from Syria and Palestine, may soon struggle to cope with the new influx. The pressure on its borders could push more people to seek refuge abroad.
For Europe, and Cyprus in particular, the displacement raises the possibility of another wave of irregular migration. With the island already a key entry point in the Eastern Mediterranean, officials may need to prepare for a rise in arrivals, both from Lebanon and from other neighboring conflict zones.
Humanitarian organizations are calling for urgent international support to prevent conditions in Lebanon from deteriorating further and to provide safe options for those forced to flee.
