Following the consolidation of the ceasefire and the continued return of displaced families to their homes, Lebanese authorities have completed the removal of all tents erected along Beirut's waterfront, as well as unauthorized tent settlements across the capital. The small number of displaced families who remained have been transferred to officially designated shelters.
The move is part of the government's plan to dismantle informal displacement sites established during the conflict while continuing to provide alternative accommodation for families that are still unable to return to their hometowns.
According to the Central Operations Room at the Prime Minister's Office, significant progress has been made in the displacement file since the ceasefire took hold:
- The number of official shelters in Beirut has dropped from 135 to 89.
- The number of families housed in official shelters has fallen from 12,888 to 4,814.
- The number of individuals staying in shelters has decreased from 51,552 to 19,149.
- Forty-six shelters in Beirut have been closed after residents returned to their areas.
Authorities also confirmed the removal of approximately 200 tents that had been set up along Beirut's waterfront. The remaining 16 families living there have been relocated to official shelters.
Around 500 displaced people are currently being accommodated at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium.
The Central Operations Room stressed that coordination continues with the relevant ministries and public agencies to facilitate the return of displaced residents to their towns and villages, in line with the government's return and recovery plan directed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
The plan includes damage assessments, debris removal, the rehabilitation of infrastructure and essential services, and measures to ensure conditions for a safe, dignified, and sustainable return, enabling residents to resettle in their communities.
The government also affirmed that it will continue to provide shelter and essential assistance to families who remain unable to return at this stage while exploring additional housing solutions until conditions allow for their sustainable return.
The move is part of the government's plan to dismantle informal displacement sites established during the conflict while continuing to provide alternative accommodation for families that are still unable to return to their hometowns.
According to the Central Operations Room at the Prime Minister's Office, significant progress has been made in the displacement file since the ceasefire took hold:
- The number of official shelters in Beirut has dropped from 135 to 89.
- The number of families housed in official shelters has fallen from 12,888 to 4,814.
- The number of individuals staying in shelters has decreased from 51,552 to 19,149.
- Forty-six shelters in Beirut have been closed after residents returned to their areas.
Authorities also confirmed the removal of approximately 200 tents that had been set up along Beirut's waterfront. The remaining 16 families living there have been relocated to official shelters.
Around 500 displaced people are currently being accommodated at Beirut's Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium.
The Central Operations Room stressed that coordination continues with the relevant ministries and public agencies to facilitate the return of displaced residents to their towns and villages, in line with the government's return and recovery plan directed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
The plan includes damage assessments, debris removal, the rehabilitation of infrastructure and essential services, and measures to ensure conditions for a safe, dignified, and sustainable return, enabling residents to resettle in their communities.
The government also affirmed that it will continue to provide shelter and essential assistance to families who remain unable to return at this stage while exploring additional housing solutions until conditions allow for their sustainable return.
