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nbcnews.comSatellite Images Show Israeli Military Positions in Areas of Khan Younis and Rafah Previously Used as Civilian Sites
Updated February 2026 imagery documents the transformation of cemeteries, housing projects, and universities into military sites across Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu directed forces to expand control to 70 percent of the territory.
en.antaranews.comResidents Displaced in Eastern Congo Live in Crowded Camp
More than 25,000 people live in the Kingonze camp in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. One resident expressed concern that an Ebola outbreak could spread rapidly under current conditions.
al-monitor.comGaza Residents Mark Third Eid al-Adha Under Livestock Shortages and Movement Limits
Palestinians in Gaza are observing Eid al-Adha for a third consecutive year under restrictions that limit animal imports, block Hajj travel, and prevent many families from returning to homes. Prices for remaining livestock have risen sharply, and traditional sacrifices are largel…
Abc NewsSyrian Families Remain in Idlib Camps 18 Months After Assad's Ouster
More than one million internally displaced Syrians still live in tents. The interim government and aid groups face funding shortfalls while reconstruction costs reach hundreds of billions of dollars.
rte.ieOver One Million Lebanese Displaced After Ceasefire Breakdown
More than one million Lebanese civilians have left their homes. UN OCHA data show only 10 percent are in government shelters. The rest lack medical supplies, food, and daily necessities.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewYemen family eats tree leaves after food aid ends
A displaced family in southern Yemen has resorted to eating boiled tree leaves after World Food Programme assistance stopped more than six months ago. The household of ten lives in a makeshift tent in Al-Manij camp near Taez.
motherjones.comWFP Airdrops Deliver Food to Flood- and Conflict-Cut Areas in South Sudan
The World Food Programme is conducting airdrops to reach communities isolated by flooding and fighting. Thousands of residents have been displaced and face severe food shortages.
etftrends.comKhartoum Shows Uneven Recovery as Residents Weigh Return
War-damaged areas of Sudan’s capital continue to see limited services and economic strain. Some neighborhoods report reopened shops and returning traffic while others remain largely empty.
nbcnews.comSettlers Attack Palestinian Families in Area Under Palestinian Administration
A resident who fled his West Bank village in January after repeated settler attacks was confronted again last weekend in Al-Awsaj, an area under Palestinian administration. The incident is part of a pattern of settler violence that has increased in recent years. More than 700,000…
washingtonpost.comPalestinians Mark 78 Years Since Nakba as Some Face Repeated Displacement
Palestinians observed the 78th anniversary of the Nakba on May 15, 2026. One resident of Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank said she has been displaced twice. Al Jazeera reported from the area.
koreaherald.comIsraeli Defense Minister Announces Communities South of Litani River Cannot Return
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said communities south of the Litani River in Lebanon would not be permitted to return to their homes. The statement affects hundreds of thousands of residents in southern Lebanon. Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus and legal analyst Dimit…
Al JazeeraGang Violence Displaces Hundreds in Port-au-Prince Neighborhood
Residents of Cite Soleil in Haiti’s capital protested on Tuesday after a surge in gang violence over the weekend forced hundreds to flee their homes. Medical facilities including a Doctors Without Borders hospital and the Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine suspended operations.
Al JazeeraIsrael-Lebanon War Disrupts Education for 500000 School-Aged Children
Israeli military operations since March 2026 have displaced more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon, including 500000 school-aged children, according to UNESCO. Hundreds of schools have been damaged, converted to shelters or placed in high-risk areas, compounding disruptions that…
nypost.comSudan War Enters Fourth Year With 150,000 Estimated Dead and Widespread Famine
A recent visit to Khartoum revealed extensive destruction across the Sudanese capital, which once held 7 million people but now stands largely empty with most buildings damaged by shelling and gunfire. More than 58,000 deaths have been recorded, with estimates reaching 150,000, w…
The IndependentHaiti Residents Protest Gang Violence in Cite Soleil as Hundreds Flee Homes
Residents of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince protested Tuesday demanding police protection after weekend gang attacks displaced hundreds and left people sleeping in the streets. Protesters reported seeing killings and hearing gunshots during the demonstration. The violence is part…
Al JazeeraGaza Teenager Finds Refuge in Football After Losing Family in Strike
A 16-year-old from Jabalia refugee camp survived an Israeli air attack in October 2024 that killed his parents and two brothers. He now cares for his grandmother in a displacement camp while continuing to play football on one of the few remaining pitches. The Palestinian Football…
972mag.comGazans Stranded in West Bank After War Began Remain Unable to Return Home
A dozen men from Gaza are sheltering in a former changing room under the bleachers of a West Bank stadium, unable to return home because of the ongoing war. The Palestinian Authority's labour ministry provided cash assistance to 4,605 Gazans in March. The arrangement highlights t…
972mag.comGazans Stranded in West Bank Since October 2023 Remain Unable to Return
Dozens of men from Gaza have lived in makeshift conditions in the West Bank for more than two and a half years after traveling there before the war began. The Palestinian Authority's labour ministry reported providing cash assistance to 4,605 such individuals as of March. Many ha…
Al JazeeraGaza Couple Holds Modest Wedding in Tent After Multiple Delays
Saja al-Masri, 22, and Mohammed Ahliwat, 27, plan to marry in days inside a displacement camp in Deir el-Balah after repeated delays. The couple's modest preparations have cost thousands of shekels for basic items that once were far cheaper, reflecting broader economic collapse.…
france24.comKenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 18 as Heavy Rains Persist
The death toll from floods in Kenya has reached 18, primarily due to drowning, according to the Ministry of Interior and National Administration. The Eastern region reported the highest number of fatalities, with ongoing rains affecting multiple areas. Authorities have identified…
thehindu.comIsrael's Healthcare System Sets Up Clinics in Hotels for Civilians Displaced by Iranian Missile Strikes
Following Iranian missile strikes, thousands of Israeli civilians have been displaced from damaged homes. Clalit Health Services has established temporary clinics in hotels to provide medical care, prescriptions, and support. Displaced individuals report challenges in maintaining…
washingtonpost.comSomalia Faces Severe Drought Impacting 5 Million, with Half a Million Displaced and Aid Coverage Below 25%
Severe drought persists across Somalia, leading to widespread hunger, malnutrition and displacement as of early April 2026. At least two million people face acute hunger, with aid delivery falling short in priority areas. Rising fuel prices linked to Middle East conflict exacerba…
dnaindia.comIsraeli Strikes Kill 41 in Lebanon Over 24 Hours, Death Toll at 2,659
Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon killed 41 people in the past 24 hours, raising the total death toll since March 2 to 2,659 with 8,183 injured. The attacks violated a ceasefire extended until mid-May, while Hezbollah pledged to continue targeting Israeli forces. Over o…
citizen.co.zaUNICEF Official Warns of Humanitarian Needs for 7.5 Million Children in Central Sahel
A senior UNICEF official highlighted that nearly 7.5 million children in the Central Sahel region require urgent humanitarian aid following a visit to Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The official noted ongoing violence, displacement, and service disruptions affecting the area. Gov…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMother and Son Displaced from Beirut Suburbs Amid Hezbollah-Israel Tensions
A mother and her son fled their home in Beirut’s southern suburbs amid fears of renewed conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. They now live with a relative in the south and commute daily to operate their juice stand in the city. The family has resorted to living in their car at…
rte.ieOver 1.2 Million Lebanese Displaced Since March, Some Return After Ceasefire
More than 1.2 million people in Lebanon have been displaced from their homes since March, according to reports. Following a ceasefire, some individuals have returned, while others remain unable to do so due to ongoing issues in their villages. Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb provided c…
thejournal.ieLebanon Seeks $588 Million in Aid Following Recent Conflict
Lebanese officials have requested $588 million to sustain the country over the next six months amid ongoing challenges from a recent conflict. The conflict resulted in 2,450 deaths and over 7,600 injuries, with more than one million people displaced at its peak. A ceasefire is in…
SemaforIRC CEO: War Disrupts Aid Amid 122 Million Displaced Globally
David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, told Semafor that the war could not have come at a worse time amid existing displacement and food crises. He highlighted a 50% cut in humanitarian aid, equating to $40 billion removed from the world's poorest people. Supp…
SemaforSudan's War Enters Fourth Year Amid Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan's conflict has reached its fourth year, displacing 14 million people and sparking the world's largest humanitarian crisis. A top UN official criticized the lack of global urgency to end the war. Reports indicate deepening hunger, with millions surviving on one meal a day, c…