Continued Israeli attacks and military activity in southern Lebanon are still affecting civilians, sometimes preventing people from returning home or causing localized displacement, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday. Responding in writing to an Anadolu question about displacement caused by Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire, UNHCR spokesperson Babar Baloch said: “Continued Israeli strikes and military activity in southern Lebanon continue to affect civilians and can, at times, hinder returns or trigger localized displacement.” “As of mid-August, more than 350,000 people remain displaced across Lebanon, while approximately 860,000 people have returned to their communities of origin or nearby areas, although many continue to face significant challenges and these should not be considered durable returns,” Baloch said. READ: Iranian president criticizes UN […]
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