Despite the ceasefire announced on 17 April, Lebanon remains in the grip of a worsening humanitarian crisis. Ongoing Israeli airstrikes, shelling, demolitions, evacuation orders, and restrictions on movement continue to drive repeated displacement and intensify humanitarian needs. UNHCR stresses that civilians in the south and parts of the Bekaa Valley live with the same fear for their lives as before the ceasefire, with many forced to flee again.
Since mid‑April, at least 380 people have been killed, and widespread destruction has affected homes and infrastructure across the country. In the first three days of the ceasefire alone, 428 housing units were destroyed and 50 damaged. Families attempting to return often find their homes demolished, services unavailable, and neighborhoods unsafe, leading to repeated cycles of displacement.
Those who do return face grim conditions: no electricity or water, damaged healthcare facilities and schools, and risks from unexploded ordnance. Many families, devastated by the destruction, have ended up back in collective shelters with no viable alternatives.
Cross‑border movements have also intensified, with over 310,000 Syrians leaving Lebanon for Syria since the renewed escalation in March. Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Flash Appeal remains critically underfunded, with only 38% of required funds received, severely limiting life‑saving assistance.
Despite these challenges, UNHCR continues to support the government‑led response, working with national authorities and partners to provide protection services, emergency shelter, cash assistance, and essential relief items. The agency underscores that the crisis is far from over and that urgent support is needed to meet the growing humanitarian needs.
