Israeli airstrikes and renewed displacement orders in Nabatieh force civilians to flee
On May 3, 2026, renewed displacement orders were issued by the IDF for 11 villages and towns in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate. The orders were immediately followed by airstrikes, causing significant new displacement waves. According to OCHA and local authorities, the rapid evacuations and ensuing bombardments have displaced an estimated 5,000 civilians, compounding an already volatile humanitarian crisis in the region.
Date: May 3, 2026
Location: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 13
Displaced: 5,000
Source: OCHA