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Over One Million Displaced in Beirut Amid Renewed Conflict

3/28/2026

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Beirut, Lebanon, has displaced over a million people since March 2 due to renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
There are 13,500 displaced pregnant women, with 1,500 expected to give birth soon.
Hawraa Houmani fled her village and gave birth to her son Ali in a shelter with limited resources.
Sarah Shahla, displaced and pregnant, relies on midwife Ahlam Sayegh who provides psychological support but lacks practical resources.

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Story summary

Beirut, Lebanon, has displaced over a million people since March 2 due to renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
There are 13,500 displaced pregnant women, with 1,500 expected to give birth soon.
Hawraa Houmani fled her village and gave birth to her son Ali in a shelter with limited resources.
Sarah Shahla, displaced and pregnant, relies on midwife Ahlam Sayegh who provides psychological support but lacks practical resources.