The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in Lebanon, saying civilians are paying a severe price. As the fighting expands, the number of deaths, injuries, and displaced people is rising rapidly. UN humanitarian coordinator Imran Riza said displacement is increasing at an unbelievable pace, with hundreds of thousands forced to flee their homes, many with only the clothes they were wearing.

The conflict began on March 2 when Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel, claiming it was in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader. Israel responded with military operations, leading to widespread violence across Lebanon. So far, more than 850 people have been killed, and over 800,000 have been displaced.

According to the Lebanese government, about one-fifth of the country’s population has already registered as displaced. The UN fears that if the situation worsens, the number of displaced people could rise even further.