Civilians have been killed while fleeing southern Lebanon, after being directed to do so by the Israelis.

His family fled Lebanon after facing persecution during the Lebanese Civil War.

Much fled Lebanon during the Lebanese Civil War.

They all fled Lebanon including Trad.

Aid workers estimate that 400,000 people have fled southern Lebanon in the last few days.

Daou's family fled war-ravaged Lebanon when she was a child, and settled in Canada.

Fearing Israeli reprisals, hundreds fled southern Lebanon.

The staff were treating some refugees who have fled southern Lebanon, as well as about 100 casualties of the fighting.

"But we all know that even if Israel wanted to stop, the Americans will say no." Many in the crowd were refugees who had fled southern Lebanon.

In July 2006, the island served as a safe haven for people fleeing Lebanon because of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.