Lebanon IDP Crisis Situation Report No. 1

Emergency Situation Reports

Lebanon IDP Crisis Situation Report No. 1

Since October 2023, Lebanon has been facing a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by escalating military hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, particularly affecting southern Lebanon, Beirut, and its suburbs. A significant turning point occurred in mid-September 2024, when a series of coordinated explosions caused by remotely detonated devices resulted in nearly 40 deaths and over 2,900 injuries. The situation further deteriorated with heavy bombardments, leading to over 2,000 deaths and displacing more than 1 million people, many of whom are now sheltering in overcrowded facilities or fleeing to Syria. Essential services, including health care, are severely strained, with growing shortages of medical supplies and challenges in humanitarian access due to security concerns.

This situation report details Lutheran World Relief's latest response to the needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Lebanon. 

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