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Mass Shiite Displacement
The war triggered massive displacement across Lebanon, particularly affecting the Shiite community.
“The United Nations announced that at least 30,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon as a result of Israeli bombardments”
More than 1 million people were displaced as Israel issued evacuation orders and carried out intense bombardment.
UNHCR estimated at least 30,000 housed in shelters but many slept in cars or on roadsides.
The Ministry of Social Affairs reported over 780,000 officially registered displaced.
Hostility and Economic Barriers
Displaced Shiites faced profound difficulties securing shelter in areas deemed safe.
Landlords in some areas refused to rent to Shiites; others demanded exorbitant prices and deposits.
Some displaced who could pay were only allowed after security agency checks.
Infrastructure and Public Services
The displacement surge strained Lebanon's fragile infrastructure and public services.
Electricity was restored for only 5 hours per day in Beirut.
Water contamination worsened amid damaged sanitation networks and fuel shortages.
Regional and Political Dynamics
The war and displacement unfolded amid complex regional and Lebanese political dynamics.
Israel's strikes sought to create a buffer zone south of the Litani River.
Sectarian divisions within Lebanon intensified.