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800,000 Displaced as Israel Expands Evacuation Orders in Lebanon

3/14/2026

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On March 13, 2026, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Israeli evacuation orders cover 14% of Lebanon, affecting 1,470 sq km.
The expansion followed Hezbollah's attacks in retaliation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.
The World Food Programme said displacement is unprecedented, with over 800,000 displaced and about 130,000 in official shelters.
Israel's warnings extend north of the Litani River to Shia-majority areas, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.

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On March 13, 2026, the Norwegian Refugee Council said Israeli evacuation orders cover 14% of Lebanon, affecting 1,470 sq km.
The expansion followed Hezbollah's attacks in retaliation for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing.
The World Food Programme said displacement is unprecedented, with over 800,000 displaced and about 130,000 in official shelters.
Israel's warnings extend north of the Litani River to Shia-majority areas, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley.