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800,000 Flee Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict and Strikes

3/16/2026

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In Lebanon, over 800,000 people have fled their homes due to escalating conflict after Hezbollah's attacks on Israel on March 2.
The United Nations has launched a $308 million appeal to assist those affected.
Israeli strikes have caused 850 deaths and more than 2,100 injuries in Lebanon since the conflict began.
Two Israeli soldiers have died, and no Israeli casualties have been reported from Hezbollah's attacks.

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In Lebanon, over 800,000 people have fled their homes due to escalating conflict after Hezbollah's attacks on Israel on March 2.
The United Nations has launched a $308 million appeal to assist those affected.
Israeli strikes have caused 850 deaths and more than 2,100 injuries in Lebanon since the conflict began.
Two Israeli soldiers have died, and no Israeli casualties have been reported from Hezbollah's attacks.