Lebanon Crisis: 800K Displaced, 850 Killed

0:00World headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to global news today. Over 800,000 people in Lebanon, about 15 percent of the population, have fled their homes since Israel launched an offensive on. March 2nd, this came after the Lebanese Hezbollah group fired rockets at Israel to back its ally Iran, pulling the country into a wider Middle East conflict just. 15 months after the last Israel, Hezbollah war. Many displaced families are struggling without proper shelter. In cities like Siden and Beirut, people are camping in trucks, under trees, or on seafronts, using tarps against the rains since schools and officials. Centers are full. Only around 132,000 are in collective shelters, with others staying with relatives or in unfinished buildings. Folks like those from towns knew the Israeli border field desperate, saying they just need a safe spot for their kids amid the storms and chaos. Global woes make renting impossible for many, leaving them exposed on the streets.

1:00The United Nations stepped in with a $308 million flash appeal to help manage the crisis. Lebanese authorities report the rest of the displaced are scattered across host communities. Israeli strikes have killed 850 people and wounded over 2,111 since March 2nd, including 100. Seven children and 66 women. Two Israeli soldiers have died in the south. No fatalities in Israel from Hezbollah attacks so far. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com