Middle East Situation Lebanon - Flash Update #11 (11 May โ 24 May 2026)
Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Overview โข Between 14 and 15 May, political-level talks between Lebanon and Israel were held in Washington under U.S. auspices, marking a further step in direct engagement. โข On 15 May, Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend the ceasefire for 45 days. The talks resulted in the launch of two parallel tracks: a security track on 29 May and a formal political track scheduled for 2-3 June 2026. Despite the extension, hostilities have remained intense over the past two weeks since the last UNHCR Flash Update, with continued airstrikes mainly targeting southern Lebanon. โข Displacement patterns remain fluid, with many people repeatedly returning home temporarily before being displaced again, especially in southern areas. More people are relying on public spaces, unfinished buildings, host communities, and informal shelters, making vulnerable groups harder to identify and limiting their access to assistance and referral services โข Displacement orders expanded beyond southern Lebanon to include Nabatiyeh city, prompting renewed population movements and raising concerns over the geographic expansion of hostilities. Returns continue to be constrained by insecurity, widespread housing damage, inadequate access to services, and risks posed by unexploded ordnance.