Situation Update Situation Report #9– 2 March to 30 April 2026

On 23 April, the initial 10-day ceasefire was extended by three additional weeks. However, implementation remains fragile – particularly in the south of Lebanon – and its impact on the ground uncertain. Violations are occurring on a daily basis, with ongoing strikes, demolitions, drone attacks, and artillery shelling. On 28 April, UNIFIL peacekeepers recorded 299 firing incidents in one day.

Since the ceasefire began, 240 people have been killed and 319 injured. On 29 April, an airstrike in southern Lebanon killed 10 people, including three Civil Defense members.

Displacement warnings for southern villages are still in effect, and the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) remains high. Despite a 28.7% decrease in number of IDPs in collective shelters, the majority of displaced persons remain outside of collective shelters, and are unable to return due to destruction of homes and ongoing security concerns.

The operating environment for humanitarian actors is extremely challenging. The "Yellow Line" – a military buffer Zone stretching across several hundred square kilometers and encompassing dozens of towns and villages in southern Lebanon – is currently preventing civilian movement and blocking humanitarian access. These restrictions are having a dire effect on an estimated 150,000 people and exacerbating critical shortages of food, medication, and fuel.

The health system is under severe strain. Over 61 primary healthcare centres and several hospitals are non-operational. Since 2 March, attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel have resulted in 88 deaths and 206 injuries.

Humanitarian needs remain acute and vulnerabilities continue to deepen. Humanitarian actors are calling for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, unimpeded access, and urgent international support.