Beirut: Over 425,000 individuals have fled Lebanon since the onset of Israel’s military operation targeting the Hezbollah movement, which commenced in late September. The exodus has primarily directed refugees toward Syria and Iraq, exacerbating the regional humanitarian crisis, according to a report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Lebanon.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, since September 23, the mass displacement has seen more than 425,000 people cross into Syria, while an additional 16,700 Lebanese have sought refuge in Iraq. The ongoing military operation has also led to internal displacement, with over 800,000 Lebanese residents forced to leave their homes.
The report further details that approximately 191,900 displaced individuals are currently housed in 1,100 temporary shelters across the region. However, 901 of these shelters have already reached full capacity, highlighting the urgent need for expanded humanitarian assistance and infrastructure to accomm
odate the increasing number of displaced persons.