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Lebanon Activity Log | April 2026

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Apr 28, 2026

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This log offers a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon, based on real-time updates from our staff. It highlights the dedication and local leadership driving our programs, though not all activities are captured. Entries may be added retroactively as reports become available. Bookmark www.anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. Your support is…

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April 23 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan

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Apr 23, 2026

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Lebanon Update The situation in Lebanon remains highly volatile, particularly in the south, where Israeli demolitions, shelling, drone strikes and air raids continue despite ceasefire efforts. Large swaths of territory near the border remain unsafe and effectively inaccessible. Residents and local officials describe a newly imposed “yellow line” stretching across parts of southern Lebanon –…

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Solar Energy Installation in Bekaa

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Apr 23, 2026

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With summer approaching and diesel prices doubling due to war in Lebanon, private power generation is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many in the Bekaa area. Anera is helping relieve this burden by implementing solar energy to give power back to more than 1,000 beneficiaries. Learn more below. With diesel prices doubling and the rising cost…

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Earth Day 2026

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Apr 22, 2026

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In honor of Earth Day this year, we’re sharing reflections from Anera’s Naser Qadous on the ecological devastation in Gaza — and the urgent need to fight for its protection.

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Ceasefire Begins in Lebanon as Thousands Remain in Shelters

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Apr 20, 2026

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A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began this week. But for many families across Lebanon, the reality won’t change overnight. With homes destroyed and entire neighborhoods in ruins, thousands will remain in collective shelters or out in the open, uncertain of what comes next. Behind every displacement is a family trying to rebuild, to find…

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A Message from Anera’s New Country Director of Palestine

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Apr 16, 2026

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My name is Khaled Rajab, and I’m the newly appointed country director for Palestine. I want to take this opportunity to say hello and tell you a bit about myself.  I grew up during the First Intifada. During that time, I witnessed how strong communities could be when people came together. Despite the challenges, there…

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Food Prices Surge in Lebanon

by Anera

Apr 16, 2026

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War, Inflation, and the Growing Threat to Food Security Food prices in Lebanon are rising again. For many families, the increase is not gradual. It is immediate, visible, and impossible to ignore. At the supermarket, a routine trip that once covered essentials now forces choices. Items are put back. Quantities are reduced. What used to…

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April 16 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon and Palestine

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Apr 16, 2026

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Lebanon Update Lebanon is facing another dangerous chapter in a war that continues to deepen humanitarian needs, damage infrastructure and strain an already fragile country. While diplomatic talks have begun between the governments of Lebanon and Israel, fighting on the ground remains intense, particularly in the south, where airstrikes, displacement and destruction continue. Since last…

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As Needs Rise in Lebanon, Anera Expands Its Response

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Apr 15, 2026

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Across Lebanon, Anera teams are responding quickly to meet urgent
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Anera’s Lebanon Country Director on the Displacement Crisis From Beirut

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Apr 14, 2026

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Over a million people have been displaced across Lebanon just one month into the war, with overcrowded collective shelters struggling to meet urgent humanitarian needs. Samar El-Yassir, Anera’s Lebanon and Jordan country director, shares what’s happening on the ground, where families have fled their homes with nothing and shelters are beyond capacity. Anera is providing…

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