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Israel's Airstrikes in Lebanon Displace 800,000 Amid Crisis

3/14/2026

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Israel intensified its campaign in Lebanon with daily airstrikes since March 2 after Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Nearly 700 people have died, including more than 100 children.
More than 800,000 people have been displaced due to evacuation orders affecting about 14% of Lebanon's territory, straining hospitals.
The Norwegian Refugee Council says evacuation orders create panic among civilians.
The United Nations has raised concerns that blanket evacuation orders may violate international law.

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Israel intensified its campaign in Lebanon with daily airstrikes since March 2 after Hezbollah rocket attacks.
Nearly 700 people have died, including more than 100 children.
More than 800,000 people have been displaced due to evacuation orders affecting about 14% of Lebanon's territory, straining hospitals.
The Norwegian Refugee Council says evacuation orders create panic among civilians.
The United Nations has raised concerns that blanket evacuation orders may violate international law.