September Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways The rate of Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon nearly doubled in September compared to August. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv accused Hezbollah of launching six attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanese territory during the month, although the group has not...
Livelihood Disruptions and Recovery in Lebanon’s Displacement Crisis
Executive Summary: Roughly 1.2 million people in Lebanon were displaced by widespread fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in late 2024 and, following large-scale returns after the November 2024 ceasefire, over 1 million were displaced when hostilities broke out in...
August Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways Since it began on June 20, the Israel-Hezbollah truce has largely held, with limited escalation over the past month. Israel has, however, stepped up attacks around the Ali al-Taher hills outside Nabatieh, amid reports of a possible major offensive...
July Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways The truce between Israel and Hezbollah has largely held since June 20, even as military exchanges between the United States (US) and Iran, along with their respective allies, have escalated across the region. Israeli military operations continued...
June Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways High-intensity hostilities in Lebanon have paused, yet there is a risk of renewed escalation, given the potentially conflictual situation created by the co-existence of the June 17 Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran and the Trilateral...
Regional Socio-Economic Update | Bulletin Volume 3
Summary: The renewed 2026 military escalation in the Middle East and broader regional instability are leading to rising fuel prices, supply chain disruptions, and energy insecurity in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. Syria and Jordan have experienced sharp increases in...
May Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways On June 3, following the fourth high-level trilateral meeting between Israeli, Lebanese, and US representatives, the US State Department released a statement declaring that “Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire.” According to...
April Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways A Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) between the Lebanese state and Israel came into effect on April 17, though Hezbollah and Israeli military actions have persisted in southern Lebanon. Ongoing hostilities and Israeli occupation have prevented hundreds of...
March Crisis Update | 2026
Key Takeaways Sustained Israeli strikes on bridges along the Litani River are progressively cutting off border regions in southern Lebanon. Some 150,000 people remain in increasingly isolated areas, with humanitarian access deteriorating while dependence on urgent aid...
Economic and Humanitarian Impacts of Higher Global Oil Prices on Lebanon
Key Takeaways: Due the ongoing conflict and the resulting rise in crude oil prices, Lebanon is at risk of slowing growth, reduced consumer spending, and widening cash flow deficits. The country's dependence on imported fuel exposes all economic sectors and...
