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Half a million displaced in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli strikes

An air strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on March 9 after Israel warned it would target branches of a firm linked to Hezbollah.

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Summary

Summary

  • Nearly 400 people have been killed in attacks in the past week.
  • The situation is escalating with significant civilian displacement.

Key Facts

Fact Value
Displaced Population 500,000
Recent Casualties 400

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Primary source France 24
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First published 2026-03-09T10:02:51.000Z

Updates

Update at 09:15 UTC on 2026-03-12

EuroNews reported Destroyed buildings and rubble-strewn streets were seen in Beirut’s southern suburbs after overnight Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions.

Sources: EuroNews

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