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Displaced Yet Rooted
Since October 2023, Israeli attacks have forced thousands of families from villages along Lebanon’s southern border to flee. As restrictions and threats have expanded south of the so-called “Yellow Line,” displacement has meant the loss of homes, livelihoods, and access to education. Estimates suggest that 90,000–120,000 people—around 18,000–23,000 families—are now living away from their villages. UNICEF has documented the displacement of more than 96,000 people, including over 30,000 children, and the closure of more than 60 educational institutions. The Food and Agriculture Organization estimated losses to the agricultural sector between October 2023 and November 2024 at approximately $704 million. The article calls for a national plan to document losses and provide compensation, support businesses, and ensure access to housing, education, and care—safeguarding residents’ right to return and rebuild their lives.
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