Israel has displaced more than one million people

Omissions

• The displacement peaked during the September-October 2024 escalation; figures varied throughout the conflict period. By March 2026, some displaced persons had returned, though significant displacement persisted.

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Organization for Migration (IOM)According to national authorities, more than 1 million internally displaced persons have been recorded as of 22 March
• SecondaryUN News (citing OCHA)UN OCHA reported that one million people were displaced in Lebanon, with 90% fleeing in just one week during the escalation of Israeli strikes
• SecondaryReliefWeb Lebanon Crisis Situation AnalysisOver the 14-month conflict period, more than 4,000 people have been killed and nearly one million were displaced at the peak of hostilities