Fatima Naza has been sleeping in the street for two days after fleeing her home in the southern suburbs of Beirut due to a mass evacuation order issued by Israel. With all government schools turned into shelters already full, her family could not afford hotel accommodation or a rental apartment. Ultimately, she and her husband had to move into a tent at the largest stadium in the country, while their children and grandchildren found refuge near the southern coastal city of Sidon.

The conflict has significantly impacted the civilian population, with reports indicating nearly a million people forced to leave their homes amid escalating violence. Humanitarian organizations are raising alarms about the potential for a severe humanitarian crisis, as displaced families struggle to find safe shelter and basic necessities. Many are living in overcrowded conditions with limited resources, exacerbating their plight as the situation evolves.

As the conflict continues, the ongoing displacement raises critical concerns about the long-term implications for Lebanon’s social and economic fabric. With a significant number of citizens losing their homes and livelihoods, there is a pressing need for extensive humanitarian support to address the immediate needs of those affected and to help prevent a larger-scale humanitarian disaster.