NEW YORK, October 9, 2024 (WAFA) – Three Palestinian refugee camps have been affected by Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since 7 October 2024, according to the United Nations Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

“As of 7 October 2024, three Palestine refugee camps have been affected by Israeli Forces’ airstrikes: Ein El Hilweh camp close to Sidon, El Bass camp in Tyre and Beddawi camp North of Tripoli,” UNRWA said in its Situation Report #5 on the Lebanon Emergency Response.

“At the start of October, UNRWA temporarily suspended most of its operations in the Tyre area, primarily because of the displacement of UNRWA staff due to the security situation. Some limited water and sanitation services continue in the area. Three Palestine Refugee camps in the South and one camp in Beirut are significantly depopulated as people have fled to seek safety and protection elsewhere,” it added.

Regarding emergency shelters, the Agency said: “Since the activation of its Emergency Response in Lebanon on 24 September, UNRWA has opened 12 emergency shelters. One of the shelters was closed on 7 October, bringing the total number of active emergency shelters down to 11. As of 7 October, three UNRWA emergency shelters have reached their maximum capacity.”

It pointed out that “a total of 4,570 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are registered in UNRWA shelters as of 7 October 2024,” while adding that this number is expected to continue to increase.

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