Lebanon Situation Report - Update #09 (7 - 13 May 2026)

Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. KEY FIGURES +1,049,000 IDPs Reported by the Ministry of Social Affairs (as of 01 April) 127,210 IDPs in collective sites (as of 11 May) 628 Active collective sites (as of 11 May) 48,500+ Migrants displaced (IOM DTM estimate) +451,000 Cross-border movements from Lebanon to Syria* (between 02 March and 20 April) CONTEXT The operational environment in Lebanon remains highly volatile, with renewed insecurity further undermining already fragile ceasefire conditions. Airstrikes and recent displacement orders, primarily in southern suburbs of Beirut, South Lebanon and Nabatieh, triggered additional movements. These developments have reinforced a pattern of repeated and precautionary displacement, as affected populations continue to move in response to shifting security dynamics rather than pursuing sustainable return options. Movement trends remained uneven across the country, with some areas such as Aley, Chouf, and Saida experiencing increased pressure due to new arrivals, while others such as Kesrwane, Baalbek, and El Meten recording departures from collective sites. In many cases, movements appear to be temporary or exploratory, with families navigating uncertain conditions and limited visibility on the status of their areas of origin. This fluidity continues to complicate planning efforts and places sustained pressure on hosting arrangements, both within and outside collective sites. At the same time, humanitarian operations are facing growing constraints linked to access challenges in parts of southern Lebanon, particularly in the South and Nabatieh governorates, as well as deteriorating service environments. Damage to infrastructure, insecurity alo...

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