This situation report presents an overview of the humanitarian situation in Lebanon and World Vision Lebanon's emergency response between 2 March and 9 July 2026. Despite the ceasefire announced on 19 June, ongoing insecurity
World Vision Lebanon's Situation Report 13 presents the humanitarian situation in the country between 2 March and 25 June 2026, highlighting the continued impact of conflict despite the announcement of a ceasefire on 19 June
World Vision Lebanon's Situation Report #12 highlights the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the country between 19 May and 11 June 2026, despite the announcement of a further 45-day ceasefire extension
Situation Report #11 highlights the worsening humanitarian situation in Lebanon between 2 March and 21 May 2026 despite continued diplomatic efforts and the announcement of a ceasefire extension. Ongoing hostilities, renewed
Lebanon's fragile ceasefire remains under strain, as renewed violence and rising humanitarian needs threaten a precarious pause in hostilities.
Despite the cessation of hostilities in place since 16 April, the displacement
On 23 April, the initial 10-day ceasefire was extended by three additional weeks. However, implementation remains fragile – particularly in the south of Lebanon – and its impact on the ground uncertain. Violations are
Following the escalation of hostilities in early March 2026, Lebanon has entered a phase of acute humanitarian strain, compounding pre-existing vulnerabilities driven by economic decline, widespread poverty, and protracted
As the escalation entered its seventh week, hostilities across Lebanon continued with no sustained reduction despite ongoing diplomatic engagement. On 16 April, a 10-day ceasefire was finally announced; however, its
Lebanon has now entered its sixth week of escalation since 2 March 2026, marked by a significant intensification of hostilities and continued regional spillover. On 8 April, an unprecedented wave of airstrikes struck multiple
Lebanon has now entered its fifth week of escalation since 2 March 2026, marking one month of sustained hostilities, continued regional spillover, and no clear trajectory towards de-escalation. Strikes are increasingly
Since the escalation of hostilities on 2 March, the situation in Lebanon has entered its fourth week, with no indication of de-escalation and continued spillover from the broader regional conflict. While diplomatic efforts by
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The escalation of hostilities in Lebanon has now entered day 15, while regional tensions linked to the wider conflict continued for 17 days, with no immediate indication of de-escalation. Evacuation orders continue to expand
The escalation of hostilities in Lebanon is intense and rapidly expanding, resulting in nearly 820,000 forcibly displaced people - more than 200,000 of them children - in less than two weeks. Evacuation orders are expanding
According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), attacks between 2 and 8 March have resulted in 394 people killed and 1,130 injured, with figures increasing daily.
Displacement orders issued in the last days, including
The current escalation follows prolonged instability and military activity despite the 27 November 2024 cessation of hostilities. Since the ceasefire came into effect, more than 10,000 air and ground violations have been
Lebanon’s adolescents are navigating a period of heightened food insecurity, marked by rising food prices, limited employment opportunities, and declining humanitarian assistance (WFP 2025; World Bank 2025; WFP 2024/2025)
Over the past two years of hostilities, World Vision Lebanon (WVL) has mounted a comprehensive and sustained response across multiple sectors to address both immediate humanitarian needs and longer-term recovery challenges.
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This research, commissioned by World Vision’s Middle East and Eastern Europe (MEER) regional office in partnership with Qualisus Consulting, aims to assess the broader impact of cash and voucher assistance (CVA) programmes on
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
World Vision started operating in Lebanon in 1975. Since then, it has been assisting Lebanese families and refugees through long-term development projects, emergency relief, and advocacy, complementing the efforts of the
