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Lebanon's Displaced Population Exceeds 360,000 as Families Fear They Cannot Return

France 24 reported that Israeli forces occupy territory equal to 6% of Lebanon and are destroying villages near the border.

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Displaced residents move bedding beside patched shelters in southern Lebanon's border area. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)
Displaced residents move bedding beside patched shelters in southern Lebanon's border area. (AI-generated image / EconoTimes)

Families displaced by months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah are living in makeshift housing near Lebanon's border, while the United Nations (UN) says more than 360,000 people remain displaced nationwide.

France 24's report, published Nov. 12, cited the UN for the displacement count. It described border-area residents who fear their displacement may not end.

France 24 also reported that Israeli forces occupy territory equal to 6% of Lebanon and are destroying villages near the border. The outlet said Israel's army describes its campaign as a fight against Hezbollah, which France 24 characterized as backed by Iran.

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