Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has reported a decrease in violence and exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, where hostilities began early in the current crisis. This occurs amidst ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East and Gulf areas.
On the humanitarian front, some families in southern Lebanon, notably around Nabatieh, are assessing conditions or considering returns, though no significant large-scale returns have been reported. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) advises that people should not return until it is deemed officially safe. Lebanese Armed Forces and local authorities also reportedly recommend residents avoid returning to high-risk areas for now. Many displaced families remain in collective shelters with high occupancy while awaiting security updates. The UN continues to advocate for protection of civilians, voluntary and safe returns, and consistent humanitarian access for those in need.
In the Gaza Strip, renewed insecurity over the weekend caused further displacement, increasing pressure on humanitarian efforts. An airstrike recently damaged a UN school’s yard in the Jabalia camp, which shelters displaced families. Israeli forces expanded the “Yellow Line”—a restricted zone created in October 2025—westward into eastern Gaza City, prompting dozens of families to flee. Human rights staff have expressed concerns over Palestinian casualties linked to proximity to these restricted areas. Many displaced families are reportedly without basic shelter or belongings and are currently staying with relatives or friends. Humanitarian partners have activated a coordinated UN response mechanism to provide rapid aid following sudden displacements. However, aid delivery remains constrained, with the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing as the only entry point for approved supplies and ongoing restrictions on essential items, including power generators and spare parts.