Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report
Summary
A United Nations-backed report says that over 1.2 million people in Lebanon will face severe hunger this year due to conflict, displacement, and economic problems linked to the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah. This number is higher than before the war started in March, showing that food security in Lebanon has gotten worse.Key Facts
- More than 1.24 million people in Lebanon are expected to face serious food shortages from April to August.
- Before the war started in March, about 874,000 people (17% of the population) faced severe food insecurity.
- The war between Israel and Hezbollah has caused violence, displacement, and rising costs that make food harder to buy.
- The UN groups involved in the report include the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP).
- Over 2,500 people have died, and more than 1 million have been displaced in Lebanon due to the conflict.
- A ceasefire began on April 17, reducing fighting but not ending all hostilities.
- Humanitarian aid and support for farmers are urgently needed to prevent the food situation from getting worse.
- Israeli forces remain active near Lebanon’s southern border, where residents are told not to return.
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