Numerous Thousands of Individuals in Lebanon Flock to Emergency Accommodations for Safety
In Lebanon, a substantial number of individuals are finding refuge in emergency shelters due to heavy Israeli air attacks. As of now, approximately 70,100 displaced individuals are accounted for in 533 temporary relief centers, as stated by Lebanon's Interior Minister, Bassam Maulawi, during a press conference in Beirut. Schools have been transformed into temporary shelters. Regardless, there continues to be a significant influx of displaced people from the southern region.
The precise count of internally displaced people in Lebanon is currently challenging to establish. Numerous individuals have sought refuge with relatives, while others are simply sleeping outdoors.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Wednesday, citing Lebanese authorities, that roughly 90,000 individuals have been recently displaced since Monday. Countless of these displaced individuals, according to UN data, are now seeking safety for the first time. The UN office anticipates that the number of displaced individuals will carry on rising, as the situation remains volatile. Numerous people are still on the move.
Despite the ongoing crisis, the European Union has expressed its support for Lebanon by pledging humanitarian aid. The European Union, recognizing the urgent need, has committed to provide funding for emergency shelters and essential services.
