The crisis in the Middle East is directly impacting millions of lives and causing uncertainty across the world. What is it like for people on the ground living through this emergency? How are people surviving?
War in the Middle East
War in the Middle East
Please note that this is a rapidly evolving situation. This page was last updated on 13 March 2026.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is working in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Iran, and across the Middle East.
Latest updates
On 28 February 2026, airstrikes in Iran prompted retaliatory action, with the conflict affecting multiple countries in the region. On 2 March, the hostilities expanded to Lebanon, ending the 2024 ceasefire and leading to mass forced displacement. Civilian deaths and injuries have been reported across the countries impacted by the conflict, as well as significant disruptions to essential services.
In Lebanon, at least one in seven people is currently displaced in the country.
NRC has launched an emergency response and is distributing essential items like mattresses, pillows, blankets and hygiene kits to families in need.