by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jan 29, 2026 | LCAT Flash Reports, LCAT Reports
Introduction: Tensions have risen between the United States (US) and Iran, with Washington signaling that it could conduct military action in response to Tehran’s deadly crackdown on domestic protests. This Lebanese Crisis Analytics Team (LCAT) report presents three...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jan 9, 2026 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports
Key Takeaways: – The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced that it had completed the first phase of Hezbollah disarmament south of the Litani River, though prospects for countrywide disarmament are uncertain. Hezbollah continues to reject calls to hand over...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Dec 19, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports, LCAT Reports
Introduction: Lebanon faces the possibility of an Israeli military escalation amid mounting domestic and geopolitical tensions over Hezbollah’s arms, though recent US-backed diplomatic engagement between Beirut and Tel Aviv could stave off a significant escalation in...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Dec 5, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, LCAT Reports, Uncategorized
Key Takeaways: Israel significantly escalated its military campaign against Hezbollah with the November 23 killing of Hezbollah official Haitham al-Tabatabai in Beirut’s southern suburbs, its most high-profile assassination since the start of the Cessation of...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 26, 2025 | Bulletin, LCAT Flash Reports
Introduction: This bulletin is a product of the ‘Strengthening Regional Policy Dialogue and Partnerships on Solutions’ project, which seeks to strengthen evidence-based policy dialogue, advocacy, and partnerships on adaptive solutions. This project is implemented by...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Nov 25, 2025 | LCAT Thematic Reports
Introduction: Lebanon is contending with the effects of its worst drought in decades, having received roughly half its typical annual rainfall to date. This has led to record-low inflows to lakes and reservoirs, water rationing, and widespread groundwater stress....
