Middle East Situation Lebanon – Flash Update #7 (13 – 19 April 2026)

Country: Lebanon Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. Overview Ceasefire announced amid ongoing uncertainty: A 10‐day ceasefire brokered by the United States between Lebanon and Israel came into effect at midnight on Thursday 16 April, aimed at halting hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah and paving the way for a lasting peace agreement. Welcoming the announcement, the UN Secretary‐General reaffirmed the support of the United Nations to all efforts to end hostilities and alleviate the suffering of communities on both sides of the Blue Line and said he hoped the ceasefire “will pave the way for negotiations and the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1701 (2006) towards a long‐term solution to the conflict”. Fluid movements and continued access constraints: Following the announcement, limited and uneven return movements were observed, with an estimated 26% of displaced people having left collective shelters in the first 48 hours. Many of these involved short visits to check homes or retrieve belongs, with some families then coming back to their places of displacement. Access to areas South of the Litani River, including 55 villages, remains restricted as Israeli authorities released a map with a ‘Forward Defense Line Area’ in which IDF soldiers are operating. Overall, the Lebanese authorities as well as Hezbollah advised IDPs to exercise caution if considering return.

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