117.8 Million fled their homes worldwide: Lebanon’s shelter crisis worsens | Israel attacks Lebanon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Lebanon

World / InternationalPolitics

117.8 million people worldwide have been forced to flee their homes, according to the article. Lebanon's shelter crisis worsens due to Israeli attacks on the country. The massive displacements are mainly due to conflicts and insecurity, plunging Lebanon into a critical humanitarian situation.

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