by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 6, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: While the Council of Ministers’ approval of a confidential Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) plan to confiscate non-state arms – one reportedly without deadlines – has satisfied Hezbollah for the time being, the United States (US) has expressed growing...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 3, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports, LCAT Reports
Introduction: Lebanon is experiencing its worst drought on record, driven by a 50% year-on-year drop in rainfall between November 2024 and May 2025. Combined with low snow melt, this has depleted the natural springs and wells that provide 83% of Lebanon’s annual...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Sep 8, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Political tensions are high in Lebanon after the Council of Ministers effectively endorsed a Lebanese Armaed Forces (LAF) plan to disarm Hezbollah nationwide on September 5. The US has been pressuring the Lebanese state to impose a monopoly on arms by...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Aug 6, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel conducted 105 airstrikes in Lebanon in July, its second-highest tally since the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) came into effect. On July 15, Israel carried out its deadliest bombing wave since the CoH came into effect, killing 12 and injuring 12...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jul 9, 2025 | Our stories
In 2024, cash and voucher assistance represented about a third (USD 358.7 million) of the humanitarian response in Lebanon. This is nearly double the global average of 17.8 percent in the same year and reflects the recognition that cash, whenever feasible, is a...
