Middle East Situation Lebanon - Flash Update #5

Country: Lebanon Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. OVERVIEW Continued escalation and geographic spread of hostilities Conflict continues to intensify across Lebanon, with airstrikes, artillery fire, and ground operations reported in the South, Nabatiyeh, Tyre District, and Beirut’s southern suburbs, while evacuation warnings and strikes have expanded to new areas, including in West Bekaa. Israeli officials have publicly stated their intention to establish a security zone u