LCAT Reports
The Lebanon Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT) provides reactive and in-depth context analysis to inform the humanitarian community in Lebanon. The information and analysis contained in this report is strictly to inform the humanitarian response and policymaking on Lebanon.
LCAT Reports
The Lebanon Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT) provides reactive and in-depth context analysis to inform the humanitarian community in Lebanon. The information and analysis contained in this report is strictly to inform the humanitarian response and policymaking on Lebanon.
The Monthly Lebanon Crisis Update provides an overview of economic and political developments to alert the international aid response to new and emerging challenges that could impact the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. In the context of the multiple crises affecting Lebanon, the update tracks the impact of political developments on the economy, relevant international developments, updates on service delivery and governance issues, and analysis of the drivers of humanitarian need as they develop. The report also aims to provide nuanced forecasting on contextual shifts relevant to shifting needs and the implementation of humanitarian programming. The report draws upon a desk review of currently available literature, analysis of relevant quantitative data, and key informant interviews with a range of experts and individuals with knowledge of Lebanon’s economy.
The Monthly Lebanon Crisis Update provides an overview of economic and political developments to alert the international aid response to new and emerging challenges that could impact the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. In the context of the multiple crises affecting Lebanon, the update tracks the impact of political developments on the economy, relevant international developments, updates on service delivery and governance issues, and analysis of the drivers of humanitarian need as they develop. The report also aims to provide nuanced forecasting on contextual shifts relevant to shifting needs and the implementation of humanitarian programming. The report draws upon a desk review of currently available literature, analysis of relevant quantitative data, and key informant interviews with a range of experts and individuals with knowledge of Lebanon’s economy.
Monthly Reports
September Crisis Update
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...
August Crisis Update
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...
July Crisis Update
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...
June Crisis Update
Key Takeaways: Throughout June, the Israeli military maintained the pace of its strikes in Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s military capacities, including during the June 13-24 conflict between Israel and Iran. On June 5, Israel launched its largest wave of...
May Crisis Update
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,...
April Crisis Update
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...
