Summary
Many people in southern Lebanon are leaving their homes and finding safety in schools and stadiums in Beirut due to Israeli air attacks. The conflict expanded after Hezbollah in Lebanon fired rockets into Israel, which they did following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
Key Facts
- Over 800,000 people in Lebanon have fled their homes because of Israeli air attacks.
- The conflict heightened after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel.
- Hezbollah's action followed the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Prior to this conflict, Hezbollah had not attacked Israel since the November 2024 ceasefire.
- About 132,000 displaced people are in official shelters in Lebanon.
- Many displaced people are staying with relatives, in unfinished buildings, or on the streets.
- At least 850 people have died, and more than 2,100 were injured in Lebanon due to the attacks.
- The United Nations has requested $308 million in aid to help Lebanon.
