The report tracks the rapidly escalating conflict in Lebanon since 2 March 2026, detailing displacement, protection, shelter, and cash assistance needs for both Lebanese and refugee populations. It supports humanitarian planning and coordination under the Government-led Lebanon Response Plan.
Key insights:
Over 517,000 displaced people have registered via the Government relief platform, including non-Lebanese refugees.
117,228 IDPs are currently sheltering in 538 operational collective shelters, while the remainder are staying with relatives, renting, or in informal sites.
70,673 Syrians and 6,939 Lebanese crossed into Syria between 2–7 March, with Masnaa, Al-Qaa, and Arida border points active.
UNHCR, in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs, OCHA, UNDP, and partners, is delivering life-saving protection, mental health support, core relief items (CRIs), and cash assistance to displaced populations.
163,818 CRIs have been distributed to 61,887 affected individuals, including blankets, mattresses, sleeping mats, solar lamps, jerry cans, and sleeping bags. Efforts include minor rehabilitation and partitions in public buildings converted into shelters.
Cash assistance is provided via UNHCR programs and the Government’s Shock Responsive Safety Net (SRSN), covering multipurpose, emergency, and protection cash grants to support urgent needs.
Protection concerns remain high, particularly for refugees, children, women, and vulnerable populations. UNHCR emphasizes the need for additional funding to sustain mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), case management, shelter improvements, and emergency cash assistance.
UNHCR currently has over 300 staff and 13 partners operational across Lebanon, coordinating emergency response and maintaining regular services for refugees amid ongoing conflict.
