by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jun 12, 2025 | LCAT Flash Reports
Executive Summary: On May 23, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington would begin easing sanctions on Syria, stating the measure would benefit Lebanon. After enduring multiple overlapping crises since 2019—financial collapse, economic decline, security...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Jun 3, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
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,...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | May 2, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports, Uncategorized
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...
by Mercy Corps Lebanon | Apr 4, 2025 | LCAT Monthly Reports
Key Takeaways: Israel intensified its military campaign in Lebanon throughout March, conducting 117 airstrikes – the highest monthly total since the Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) agreement took effect on November 27, 2024. Notably, 79 of these strikes targeted areas...
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...
