April 30 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan
Apr 30, 2026
Lebanon Update Although a ceasefire remains formally in place, conditions on the ground in Lebanon remain tense, volatile and increasingly dangerous. Over the past week, there has been a sharp rise in hostilities, with more than 130 airstrikes, 28 drone strikes and at least 62 tank shelling incidents recorded by international safety monitors. Civilian casualties…
Read More50 Years of Giving Back
by Carole Issel
Apr 30, 2026
I have spent most of my life in San Francisco. I was born there in 1943, and today I live just two miles away from the same house I grew up in. I studied journalism and music at San Francisco State College, eventually building a career in publishing and customer service. Though life took me…
Read MoreLebanon Activity Log | April 2026
Apr 30, 2026
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 anera.org/lebanon-activity-log for convenient access to the latest entries. View the…
Read MoreApril 23 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon, Palestine & Jordan
Apr 23, 2026
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 –…
Read MoreSolar Energy Installation in Bekaa
Apr 23, 2026
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…
Read MoreEarth Day 2026
Apr 22, 2026
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.
Read MoreCeasefire Begins in Lebanon as Thousands Remain in Shelters
Apr 20, 2026
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…
Read MoreA Message from Anera’s New Country Director of Palestine
by Khaled Rajab
Apr 16, 2026
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…
Read MoreFood Prices Surge in Lebanon
Apr 16, 2026
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…
Read MoreApril 16 Update on Conditions & Response in Lebanon and Palestine
Apr 16, 2026
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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