by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Mar 10, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The Israeli military did not fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by February 18 – the deadline for Israeli forces to leave Lebanese territory in accordance with the cessation of hostilities (CoH) agreement. Instead, Israeli units have retained...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Mar 3, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports
Key Takeaways: The fall of the Assad regime has had negative security implications for Lebanon,especially along the border. Cross-border clashes have broken out during Syrian military operations targeting alleged smugglers and Assad loyalists. While Lebanon and Syria...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Feb 7, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The Israeli military has withdrawn from several regions of southern Lebanon but, as of the date of publication, Israeli troops are holding their positions in several villages and towns, primarily in the eastern sector. Tensions escalated on January 26 –...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jan 10, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: agreeing to the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) on November 27, Israel has conducted extensive military operations across southern Lebanon, including over 88 artillery strikes, 92 airstrikes – 42 of which targeted areas north of the Litani River – and...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Dec 16, 2024 | LCAT Flash Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel’s exclusion zone along the southern border, which is part of the 60-day Cessation of Hostilities (CoH), has prevented at least 65,000 displaced persons from returning to their homes, and has imposed movement restrictions south of the Litani...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Dec 8, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: The US-brokered cessation of hostilities (CoH) between Hezbollah and Israel came into effect on November 27, and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) is deploying to southern Lebanon in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)....
