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Implementing the EU Pact for the Mediterranean in the Levant

by Anera

Jun 30, 2026

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On 8 June 2026, Anera and the Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa convened an event in Amman, Jordan, bringing together representatives from European institutions, government representatives, international organizations, civil society groups, academia, and the private sector to discuss the implementation of the European Union’s Pact for the Mediterranean in the…

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Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: Living in Permanent Survival Mode

by Anera

Jun 18, 2026

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Anera’s latest on-the-ground report, entitled “Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon | In Their Own Voices: Living in Permanent Survival Mode,” captures a critical inflection point for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, where long-standing structural vulnerabilities have converged with the impact of the 2026 war. The conflict has not created these inequalities, but it has sharply exposed and…

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How War Is Devastating Lebanon’s Agricultural Sector

by Anera

May 27, 2026

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From destroyed farmland to rising food prices, the impact of conflict on farmers is spreading across the entire country. Since 2023, the war and ongoing escalation in Lebanon have displaced communities and directly disrupted the country’s agricultural system. Agriculture, already strained by years of economic crisis, is now facing widespread damage across the South and…

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From Assessment to Action: Preventing the Collapse of Agriculture in Gaza

by Anera

May 19, 2026

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As the people of Gaza rely on aid organizations for assistance in surviving another day in an area that has been ravaged by war, we must also look towards their long-term needs for a future when fear and destruction aren’t a constant in their lives. On April 7, Anera convened a roundtable with 60 partners…

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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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Lebanon Activity Log | March 2026

by Anera

Mar 31, 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. View the…

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Lebanon War Escalation 2026: What Happened and Why Thousands Are Fleeing

by Anera

Mar 6, 2026

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In the first days of March 2026, a sharp escalation of violence pushed Lebanon into another dangerous chapter of conflict. Airstrikes, rocket fire and widespread evacuation orders forced tens of thousands of families to leave their homes within hours. Across southern Lebanon, the suburbs of Beirut and the Bekaa Valley in the west, neighborhoods that…

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Responding to the Escalating War in Lebanon

Mar 5, 2026

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Samar El-Yassir is Anera’s country director for Lebanon In the first hours of the latest escalation of war in Lebanon over the past weekend, people began fleeing as evacuation orders took effect. Since then, those orders have continued every day. The Israeli army called for residents to leave dozens of villages in the south and…

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Lebanon Activity Log | February 2026

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Feb 28, 2026

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Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats…

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Lebanon Activity Log | January 2026

by Anera

Jan 31, 2026

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Anera Humanitarian Aid and Development in Lebanon – Activity Log This log provides a daily snapshot of Anera’s humanitarian work in Lebanon. While it offers a glimpse into the efforts of our staff as they deliver vital programs across the country, it does not capture everything happening on the ground. Updates are drawn from text messages and chats…

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