The war has caused 1,000,000 displaced persons

Omissions

• The 1,000,000 figure includes both Lebanese and non-Lebanese (refugees) displaced persons according to WHO data from October 10, 2024. Some sources cite lower figures for internally displaced persons only (e.g., OCHA reported 746,584-689,715 IDPs in mid-October 2024).
• The data is from October 2024, approximately 6 months before the session date.
• The 2,000+ deaths figure refers to total casualties reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, not exclusively civilian deaths.

Sources

• PrimaryOCHA Lebanon Flash Update 352,309 people killed and 10,782 injured since 8 October 2023. 746,584 persons internally displaced since 8 October 2023.
• PrimaryReliefWeb - Lebanon IDP Crisis Situation Report No. 1 (WHO data)1,000,000 Lebanese and Non-Lebanese Internally displaced including 350,000 living in shelters. More than 410,000 have crossed the borders.
• PrimaryOCHA Lebanon Flash Update 342,169 people killed and 10,212 injured since 8 October 2023. 689,715 persons internally displaced since 8 October 2023.