by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Dec 2, 2024 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Overview: Israel’s ground invasion along Lebanon’s southern border has resulted in widespread property damage, much of it due to controlled demolitions, as part of an apparent attempt by Israel to establish a buffer zone. The ground campaign follows nearly one year of...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 9, 2024 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Overview: Humanitarian and development organizations face mounting barriers to assessing needs. Traditional data collection methods are often insufficient in fast-moving and chronically insecure contexts. Nighttime Light Reflectance (NLR) data gathered by satellites,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 9, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Intensified Israeli strikes across Lebanon have killed more than 3,000 people, injured many thousands more, and displaced over 870,000 individuals. The strikes have mainly targeted Shia-majority areas, damaging thousands of homes, commercial buildings,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 29, 2024 | LCAT Flash Reports
Executive Summary: Lebanon faces the threat of worsening economic and humanitarian crises as the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates. Since September 16, when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government added the return of displaced residents to...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Oct 11, 2024 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel’s military campaign, which escalated on September 16, involved extensive airstrikes and bombardments across Lebanon, and a ground invasion along the southern border. Strikes have also targeted Hezbollah strongholds and infrastructure, and have...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Sep 23, 2024 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Key Takeaways: Lebanon is extremely dependent on imports: the country’s import-to-GDP ratio reached 91.4% in 2023. The import bill is heavily skewed toward luxury items, with precious stones and gold comprising 14% of total imports. Imports of essential goods and...
