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Nealy a third of the population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024. The impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy will likely slow the recovery.

Nealy a third of the population is facing acute food insecurity following the escalation of conflict in late 2024. The impact of hostilities on agriculture and the economy will likely slow the recovery.

The appeal covers the first quarter of the year and targets one million Lebanese, Syrians and Palestine refugees impacted by the recent escalation of hostilities and displacement.

In a joint report released today, ActionAid and Oxfam reveal that so-called evacuation orders between 23 September and 31 October may amount to a campaign of forcible transfer— a grave breach of IHL.

Just two weeks after a ceasefire brought a halt to the conflict, MAG, with the Lebanon Mine Action Centre, deployed teams to assess the scale of contamination and identify its impact on communities.

The toll of the ongoing conflict is compounded by years of hardship. Lebanon has endured one of the worst economic crises in the world, which has left more than 80% of people living in poverty.

While today marks Lebanon’s Independence Day, it is overshadowed by sadness and growing anxiety. The situation remains highly unpredictable, leaving Lebanese and refugees uncertain and fearful.