Lebanon may be witnessing 'largest displacement' in its history, PM warns

Israeli attacks may have forced up to 1 million people to flee parts of Lebanon, potentially triggering the worst displacement crisis in the country's history, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday.

"The estimated number is very high and may reach 1 million," Mikati explained, noting that this would account for roughly one-sixth of Lebanon's population. "It is the largest displacement movement that may have happened in Lebanon."

When asked about efforts to de-escalate the situation, Mikati said Lebanon had "no option but the diplomatic option".