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HIGHLIGHTS
• Lebanon’s crisis and the escalation of the conflict in September 2024 have left 1.6 million people food insecure with further expected deterioration of food insecurity by March 2025. As the ceasefire violations persist and the humanitarian needs remain high, WFP is committed to provide timely assistance to displaced families and returnees and requires US$ 188 million for the next six months across all activities.
• Following the ceasefire, WFP, in collaboration with the Government of Lebanon and partners, reached 501,100 people affected by the conflict. This includes 440,300 Lebanese and 60,800 newly displaced Syrians assisted with food and/or cash.
• In January, WFP’s Executive Director (ED) Cindy McCain visited Lebanon, meeting with government officials to address humanitarian needs, reaffirming WFP’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities amid ongoing crises.
SITUATION UPDATE
• As the 26 January ceasefire deadline passed, border clashes escalated, killing over 20 displaced people who attempted to return to their homes in South Lebanon. The U.S. extended the truce until 18 February 2025, while Lebanon’s cabinet formation remains stalled amid ongoing political deadlock.
• The fifth IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis in Lebanon revealed a significant increase in food insecurity following the escalation of the conflict in September 2024. Between October and November 2024, 1.59 million people (29 percent) faced acute food insecurity, a 6 percent increase from the projected acute food insecurity levels for September 2024 (1.26 million people, 23 percent). A further 1 percent increase is projected by March 2025. The projected deterioration is mainly driven by severely impacted economic activity by the conflict, inflation, and reduced humanitarian assistance affecting both Lebanese and refugee populations.
• According to IOM, by 29 January, almost 883,200 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) have returned to their communities, with one-third returning to Nabatiyeh District in South Lebanon. However, 103,400 remain displaced, including 3,050 (3 percent) residing in 38 collective shelters.
• Since 7 December, thousands of Syrians have reportedly returned from Lebanon to Homs, Hama, and Idleb in Syria, residing in tents near their heavily damaged homes. Uncertainties surrounding data on refugee cross-border movements continue to pose difficulties for humanitarian assistance planning. To address this, WFP is expediting beneficiary validation for Syrian refugees in coordination with UNHCR.