Country: Lebanon Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. HIGHLIGHTS Renewed displacement orders and airstrikes in Nabatieh Governorate on 4 May triggered new displacement and casualties. More than 1 million people remain displaced, including over 124,000 people hosted in 625 collective shelters, while the majority remain outside formal sites. WASH sector facing a potential breakdown as early as July 2026, threatening the continuity of water trucking, hygiene supplies and fuel for water systems amid sustained displacement. Health partners report growing risks of service disruptions, as pipeline breaks in essential medicines, non‑communicable disease (NCD) drugs and medical consumables could significantly increase morbidity and further strain an already overstretched health system. The Lebanon Flash Appeal is only 38 per cent funded, as humanitarian needs deepen across sectors. Situation Overview The humanitarian situation in Lebanon remained fragile and volatile, with developments during the reporting period further undermining prospects for civilian protection, safe and sustained returns, and unimpeded humanitarian access. On 4 May, renewed displacement orders were announced for 11 villages and towns in Nabatieh Governorate, followed by airstrikes that reportedly caused casualties and triggered new waves of displacement, according to local authorities. These developments marked a renewed deterioration in the security environment and reversed tentative stabilization trends observed in recent days. Displacement dynamics shifted again, with increased pressure observed on collective shelters as movements across the country remained uneven. Majority of displaced people continue to reside outside organized shelter settings, living with host families, in rented accommodation, or in informal arrangements, often with limited protection and reduced access to assistance. While no full‑scale returns have been observed in South Lebanon and Nabatieh Governorates, movement patterns remained partial and precautionary. Some families continued to leave shelters for short‑term or exploratory movements, while many others remained displaced due to ongoing insecurity. Regional displacement trends varied. While some reduction in displacement figures has been reported in several governorates, Mount Lebanon experienced a clear increase in displacement, while Beirut continued to face sustained pressure on collective shelters. North Lebanon, including Akkar, recorded steady to moderate increases in displacement, adding pressure on host communities and municipal services. Displacement across Lebanon continued to rise overall, with growing numbers of families seeking refuge both inside collective shelters and in informal settings, including rented accommodation and host family arrangements. The scale and pace of ongoing displacement are placing mounting pressure on an already overstretched humanitarian response, particularly as needs deepen across shelter, food security, protection, health, and WASH sectors. Despite these escalating needs, the Lebanon Flash Appeal remains significantly underfunded, with only 38 per cent (approximately US$117 million) received against the US$308 million required. Funding shortfalls continue to constrain the ability of humanitarian partners to scale up and sustain life‑saving assistance. Against this backdrop, the Ministry of Social Affairs formally requested an extension of the current Flash Appeal for an additional three months (June–August 2026), highlighting the need to ensure continuity of humanitarian assistance amid sustained displacement and ongoing instability.