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Situation Overview
Lebanon is grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis following 14 months of escalating violence. Over 4,000 people have been killed, including 290 children and 790 women, while nearly 1.2 million people have been displaced. Despite a 60-day cessation of hostilities, fragile security conditions prevent over 160,900 people from returning home. Many remain in temporary shelters, facing destroyed infrastructure and limited access to basic services. Nearly 100,000 homes have been fully or severely damaged, rendering thousands homeless and exacerbating vulnerabilities among at-risk populations.
The economic toll has been catastrophic. In 2024, Lebanon’s GDP contracted by nearly 7%, adding $5.1 billion in losses to an already critical economic crisis. Essential infrastructure—including water, healthcare, and education has been severely damaged. Over 300 schools have been affected, with 33 completely demolished and many others converted into shelters, disrupting education for millions of children. The destruction of 43 water stations has left nearly half a million people without access to safe drinking water, further compounding the crisis.
Food insecurity has reached critical levels, with nearly half of Syrian refugees and a quarter of Lebanon’s population unable to meet basic nutritional needs. Disruptions to agricultural production and supply chains have deepened the challenge for affected families. In the Hermel area of Baalbek Governorate, 90,000 new arrivals from Syria—comprising Lebanese returnees and Syrian refugees—have added significant strain to host communities. Around 36,000 displaced individuals, primarily Syrians, reside in collective shelters, while others are hosted within local communities. This dynamic and fluid situation underscores the ongoing need for adequate shelter and access to essential services.