Lebanon Situation Report | February 2025
by Anera
Posted in:Â Report
Under the initial ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hezbollah in November, Israel was expected to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 26. However, Israel has refused to pull back, and the deadline has been extended to February 18.
Violence in Lebanon
Military activity persists in various regions of Lebanon, particularly in southern areas where the Israeli Army reiterated its restrictions on civilian presence. These ongoing restrictions have further complicated the return of populations, obstructed access to humanitarian aid and recovery initiatives, and undermined civilian protection efforts.
On February 8, an Israeli air raid in eastern Lebanon killed six people and wounded two. The attack, carried out by a drone, targeted the Shaara area near the town of Jennata in the eastern Bekaa region
Shelter & Displacement
As of February 5, Lebanon has recorded 98,986 internally displaced persons (IDPs). Most IDPs (92%) originate from five districts: 45% from Bent Jbeil, 19% from Sour, 11% from Marjaayoun, 10% from El Nabatieh, and 7% from Baabda. The remaining 8% come from nine other districts.
Additionally, a total of 90,076 buildings sustained damage due to the aggressions on Lebanon, with another 989 infrastructure and essential service assets being damaged, including schools, healthcare centers, roads, etc.
Economic Activity and Food Security
The aggressions on Lebanon impacted 14,762 agricultural facilities—including poultry and livestock farms, fisheries, forests, farmland, and food production sites—19% of which were completely lost. Retail food prices remain high following years of hyperinflation in Lebanon, with inflation remaining a significant driver of food insecurity.
Between October and November 2024, approximately 1.59 million people in Lebanon faced severe food insecurity. The increase of over 300,000 people in acute food insecurity is primarily linked to war-related displacement and the continued economic downturn, particularly affecting trade and tourism.
Health & Education
As of January 30, the Ministry of Health reported that the emergency response organizations recorded 237 attacks, resulting in 201 deaths and 253 injuries. Hospitals also suffered significant damage, with 68 recorded attacks affecting 38 hospitals.
Since 2019, Lebanon’s education sector has faced continuous crises, further straining a fragile system. Public schools have endured severe disruptions since 2019, with students receiving only 270 days of in-person instruction over four academic years, far below the standard 600 days. This has led to major learning losses, impacting future earning potential. Even after the ceasefire, returning to normal in-person learning will take time, especially in the most affected areas.
Anera’s Response
In response to the escalating health crisis during the war, Anera swiftly reprogrammed its existing projects to address urgent medical and mental health needs. Originally focused on rehabilitating the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Al-Nassera Hospital in Bekaa, Anera redirected funds to procure emergency medications and critical medical supplies. Similarly, at the National Institute for Social Care and Vocational Training (NISCVT) in Tyre, Anera shifted its focus from infrastructure rehabilitation to supporting mental health services. In the South, where hospitals were directly impacted by the war, Anera provided vital medical supplies and first aid kits to first responders and frontline health workers.
Anera is also providing food security to vulnerable families in Lebanon. During the war, Anera distributed 10,500 hot meals to collective shelters in South Lebanon (Saida), providing displaced families with immediate nutrition. After the war, Anera distributed 4,500 food parcels to returnees, IDPs, and Palestinian PWDs.
Additionally, Anera distributed 4,500 menstrual hygiene management (MHM) kits after the war to returnees, IDPs, and Palestinian PWDs, helping them maintain dignity and proper hygiene. Anera also provided 1,500 hygiene kits to the same vulnerable groups.
To respond to the educational needs in Lebanon, Anera rapidly adapted its Education, Empowerment and Employability program. Recognizing the dual challenge of immediate survival and long-term resilience, Anera designed an integrated approach that combined short, skill-based training with cash-for-work (CFW) opportunities. Anera implemented six-day competency-based training (CBT) courses, equipping youth—primarily internally displaced persons (IDPs)—with practical skills before engaging them in cash-for-work (CFW) activities across critical sectors. Through the capacity development activities, the youth were able to contribute to Anera’s relief efforts.
