Lebanon — In 2026, the country faces a multidimensional crisis marked by economic collapse, political instability, and the lasting consequences of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite the ceasefire agreed upon in November 2024, the situation remains fragile: Israel has committed more than 10,000 violations of the truce and maintains military positions on Lebanese territory, contributing to a climate of constant tension.
The destruction of infrastructure between 2023 and 2024 continues to shape daily life. The massive damage to water, electricity, telecommunications systems, and healthcare facilities prevents thousands of families from returning home. The WHO warns that one in every ten hospitals has been affected and that pressure on the healthcare system is critical due to the rise in traumatic injuries, the deterioration of basic services, and the risk of epidemic outbreaks.
According to the Lebanon Response Plan 2026, 2.99 million people — including vulnerable Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and migrants — require urgent humanitarian assistance. To meet these needs, international agencies require 1.62 billion dollars in funding, in a context where public services are barely functioning and inflation continues to erode households’ purchasing power
“Lebanon continues to host 1.5 million Syrian refugees — the highest number per capita in the world — many of whom live in extremely precarious conditions with limited access to basic services. Although more than half a million have returned to Syria since 2024, the majority remain trapped between political pressure, legal obstacles, and the lack of real security conditions for a stable return.
The economic impact of the conflict continues to be devastating: the hostilities have caused losses exceeding 14 billion dollars and have left more than 82,000 people displaced who still cannot return to their homes. UN experts warn that a renewed escalation between Israel and Hezbollah could trigger a regional crisis with unpredictable consequences, further increasing the country’s vulnerability.
