Despite the 27 November 2024 ceasefire agreement, thousands of Lebanese remain internally displaced, facing ongoing security threats, economic hardships, and deteriorating living conditions.
Following the second deadline for the cessation of hostilities on 18 February 2025, the country to the south of Lebanon withdrew from population centres in southern Lebanon while maintaining a military presence in five strategic locations along the Blue Line.
UNRWA teams on the ground are working to meet the needs of those displaced, under the ever-shrinking humanitarian space in the West Bank. The Israeli anti-UNRWA laws which came into effect on 30 January 2025 have created a vacuum of international protective presence when it is most needed.
This Area-Based Assessment (ABA) was conducted to identify the critical needs and priorities1 of affected populations through a combination of household (HH) surveys, key informant (KI) interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs).
As humanitarian conditions worsen and diplomatic negotiations remain in deadlock, the coming days will be critical in determining whether hostilities resume or if the ceasefire is extended. Both sides are utilizing the current pause to bolster their bargaining positions, making the situation fragile and unpredictable.
Since October 2023, IFRC has been supporting LRC’s efforts to prepare for and respond to the spill-over effects of the escalation of hostilities in Gaza through its multi-country Emergency Appeal for the Middle East Complex Emergency, which addresses the regional implications of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The 2024 Annual Protection sector dashboard summarizes the progress made by Protection sector partners involved in the Lebanon Response Plan (LRP), identifies key challenges and priorities, and highlights trends affecting people in need.
Israeli warplanes conducted airstrikes early Monday, March 3, 2025, on a military position in Syria’s Tartus province, signaling what appears to be a new level of escalation in Israel’s ongoing military campaign.
On 2 March, Israeli authorities announced a halt to humanitarian aid entering Gaza, jeopardizing progress made in delivering vital, lifesaving assistance since the ceasefire took effect on 19 January.
As of February 13th, UNHCR estimates that approximately 279,620 Syrians have returned to Syria since December 8th, 2024. The figures derive from the triangulation of sources both inside and outside Syria, including UNHCR offices and Government sources in Türkiye, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt.
Israel’s decision to once again prevent all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza is a cruel and illegal act that will push Gaza back towards famine during the holy month of Ramadan, with fatal consequences for young children.
Among key priorities for the Government identified by the Prime Minister in his statement upon the occasion were implementation of Resolution 1701, ensuring a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, asserting the state’s sovereignty over all its territories exclusively through its forces and securing post-conflict reconstruction.
In 2024, Syrian children continued to endure the effects of the ongoing conflict, economic collapse, and displacement, culminating in the fall of the government on 8 December. The humanitarian situation remains fluid and unpredictable.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warns that Israel halting all entry of aid into Gaza, amid stalled ceasefire efforts, will have devastating consequences for over two million civilians who are already facing starvation and extreme deprivation.
Renard emphasized the importance of continuing the current surge. “The ceasefire must hold, and all border crossings must remain open and operational at full capacity. There can be no going back.”
Data from the 2023 Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), alongside a comparative analysis with 2022 findings, reveals shifts in the types and prevalence of safety and security concerns among different population groups in Lebanon.
