Lebanon's Displaced Face Uncertain Future Amid Ongoing Border Clashes

As Ramadan is celebrated in makeshift shelters, thousands of Lebanese families displaced by the conflict with Israel fear permanent displacement.

• Nearly 90,000 people from southern Lebanon have been displaced due to near-daily clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
• Israeli strikes have killed more than 300 people in Lebanon, including over 40 civilians, while Hezbollah strikes have killed at least 8 Israeli civilians and 11 soldiers.
• Displaced families sheltering in locations like the abandoned Hotel Montana face grim living conditions and uncertain futures.
• The Lebanese government has promised compensation for damaged homes, but funding has not been secured, leaving many in limbo.
• Diplomatic efforts by the U.S. and France aim to prevent escalation into full-scale war, but fears of a 'new normal' of low-level conflict persist.

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