Thousands flee Southern Lebanon as cross-border violence escalates
Renewed airstrikes and cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah displaced thousands of civilians in early July 2026 despite a fragile ceasefire framework. The Jesuit Refugee Service recorded at least 5,000 newly displaced, noting that families fled southern border communities and parts of Beirut in search of safety, seeking shelter in schools.
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Displaced: 5000
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