Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached file. The Protection Sector Emergency Snapshot is produced by the Protection Analysis and Monitoring Task Force (PAMTF), drawing on information and secondary data from sector lead agencies in the context of the ongoing escalation of conflict and displacement. It consolidates inputs from Protection, Child Protection, and GBV partners, including dedicated protection monitoring actors. The snapshot reflects field observations, community level insights, and operational updates from frontline teams engaged in protection service delivery and monitoring. Situation Overview On 2 March, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon escalated from localized tension and ceasefire violations to a full-scale national emergency. Intensified military operations by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and widespread evacuation warnings affected Lebanese, Displaced Syrians, and Palestinian refugees, as well as migrants, forcing large numbers to flee their homes on very short notice. An estimated 100,000 people were newly displaced within 24 hours, illustrating the speed and scale of the crisis. According to the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), as of 16 March, more than 1 million people fled their homes in the first two weeks of the conflict. Of those displaced, 132,742 are currently in government designated collective shelters (CS), while government figures indicate more than 900,000 being displaced outside collective sites, staying with relatives, in informal sites, in cars, or in public spaces with limited access to services and basic assistance. The risk of civilian harm from hostilities remains high. According to the Ministry of Public Health, 886 deaths and 2,141 injuries have been reported to date, with many incidents occurring in or near residential areas and locations hosting displaced populations. Attacks on relief workers have also been documented, including an incident o