Almost 700,000 displaced in a week across Lebanon as crisis deepens

Briefing Notes

Almost 700,000 displaced in a week across Lebanon as crisis deepens

This is a summary of what was said by Karolina Lindholm Billing, UNHCR Representative in Lebanon – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.

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UNHCR staff deliver emergency relief items to a collective shelter for displaced families in Adra Saida Governorate, southern Lebanon.

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“The humanitarian needs are immense at the moment and are growing by the minute.”

UNHCR’s representative in Lebanon @KarolinaBilling speaks to @SkyNews from Beirut on the humanitarian impact of the escalating hostilities in Lebanon 🇱🇧. pic.twitter.com/WNKsYhSN4t
— UNHCR Lebanon (@UNHCRLebanon) March 6, 2026

In just few days, around 700,00 persons have been forced to flee their homes across 🇱🇧, according to the government.

Under the leadership of the Government of Lebanon, UNHCR is providing life-saving assistance to those who need it most.

Here’s how UNHCR is supporting👇 pic.twitter.com/K5MW4ovxFG
— UNHCR Lebanon (@UNHCRLebanon) March 10, 2026

This morning, I visited with @Imran_Riza a collective shelter in Beirut hosting +145 families displaced by the escalating hostilities. Many fled with nothing.

UNHCR & our partner @makhzoumi are distributing mattresses & blankets but much more is needed to save lives & dignity. pic.twitter.com/kMAYgXlRhi
— Karolina L Billing (@KarolinaBilling) March 6, 2026