The United Nations warned on Tuesday that more than one million people in Lebanon are facing acute food shortages, with the crisis now affecting nearly a quarter of the country’s population. UN officials said the deteriorating situation stems from prolonged economic instability, currency collapse and reduced household purchasing power, which have left growing numbers of families unable to meet basic nutritional needs. The agency cautioned that conditions could worsen significantly without immediate intervention.
According to the UN, the hunger crisis risks escalating further unless donor governments and international organizations take urgent action to scale up food assistance and stabilize supply chains. Officials stressed that funding shortfalls have constrained relief operations at a time when demand continues to rise. The warning adds pressure on Lebanese authorities and international partners to address structural economic problems while expanding emergency support for vulnerable communities, including refugees and low-income households.
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