WFP Lebanon Country Brief, March 2026

Countries: Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic Source: World Food Programme Please refer to the attached file. KEY HIGHLIGHTS • WFP Lebanon demonstrated strong agility in responding to the building collapses in Tripoli and floods in Akkar, delivering cash assistance to almost 500 affected households and providing food assistance to 230 displaced people, in close coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs. • With rising needs outpacing available resources, WFP urgently requires USD 136 million for the next six months to expand critical assistance to over 1.2 million vulnerable Lebanese and Syrian refugees. IN NUMBERS 617,000 people assisted in February 2026 47% Male 53% Female 645 mt food distributed USD 10 M cash transferred USD 136 M (Mar – Aug 2026) net funding requirements SITUATION OVERVIEW • Lebanon continues to navigate a highly complex security environment. In February, tensions with Israel remain elevated, while evolving regional diplomatic dynamics further contribute to concerns over a potential escalation.1 • Since January 2025, 581,100 Syrian refugees were inactivated from UNHCR’s records due to verified or presumed returns, while an estimated 115,000 Syrians entered the country since December 2024. According to UNHCR, return intentions in 2026 remain cautious, shaped by perceptions of access to housing, services and livelihoods. Inside Syria, damaged homes, limited services, and scarce jobs continue to constrain reintegration, potentially affecting the scale of return trends in the coming months. • Food security in Lebanon continues to be undermined by the persistent economic crisis, slow reconstruction and widening funding gaps. As per Lebanon IPC Acute Food Insecurity Analysis November 2025 - July 2026, 874,000 people (17 percent of the analysed population) are experiencing acute food insecurity. This is projected to rise to 961,000 people (18 percent) between April and July 2026. • WFP remains committed to addressing urgent humanitarian needs in Lebanon, responding to the economic and refugee crises and the additional needs linked to the conflict escalation since October 2023.

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