90% of internally displaced in Lebanon in urgent need of food, shelter
Nearly 90% of those internally displaced in Lebanon are in urgent need of food and shelter, according to a report conducted by the International Rescue Committee.
Internally displaced people sheltering in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Bekaa, Baalbak, Akkar and the north "don’t have access to enough food, water or critical items such as blankets to keep them warm at night," according to the report.
Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in Lebanon and over 2,200 people have been killed as the conflict continues to expand, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

The primary concern among displaced people is finding safe places for their children and families, according to the IRC.
"Many people are still living on the streets and in public spaces since the shelters in their area are full. As winter approaches, those who are unable to find adequate shelter will be vulnerable to the elements and at heightened risk of getting sick. For Syrian refugees living in Lebanon the situation is particularly dire. Many are unable to access collective shelters, leaving an already highly vulnerable population without safe options," Juan Gabriel Wells, the IRC country director in Lebanon, said.
-ABC News' Will Gretsky




