by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jun 12, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports
Executive Summary: On May 23, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington would begin easing sanctions on Syria, stating the measure would benefit Lebanon. After enduring multiple overlapping crises since 2019—financial collapse, economic decline, security...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jun 3, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel continued its campaign of airstrikes targeting alleged Hezbollah infrastructure and operatives in Lebanon in May, conducting the second-most bombing raids in a single month since the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) came into effect on November 27,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | May 2, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways: Israeli airstrikes targeting Lebanese territory tapered off in April compared to their post-cessation of hostilities (CoH) highpoint in March. Nevertheless, Israel escalated its campaign of targeted assassinations, killing 13 officials and operatives of...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 8, 2025 | Our stories
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Lebanon is currently experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis driven by a combination of factors, including decades of political instability, an economic collapse classified by the World Bank as one of the most severe globally in over 150 years,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 4, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel intensified its military campaign in Lebanon throughout March, conducting 117 airstrikes – the highest monthly total since the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) agreement took effect on November 27, 2024. Notably, 79 of these strikes targeted areas...