Lebanese authorities report half a million refugees from southern regions

29.09.2024, Beirut.

The number of displaced persons is increasing due to Israeli strikes on civilian areas, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati stated at a press conference in Beirut on September 29.

Mikati expressed the government’s concern over the growing number of internally displaced persons as a result of Israel’s attacks.

“The number of refugees from the southern regions could reach half a million people,” the Prime Minister said. He emphasized that the Lebanese authorities are doing everything possible to provide shelter for these people.

Source: Rossa Primavera News Agency