As per the World Food Programme (WFP), the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis on Lebanon (developed in coordination with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the Ministry of Agriculture) showed that the recent conflict has deepened the food insecurity situation in the country. In figures, the number of people facing crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC phase 3 or above) in the country has increased to 1.65 million, up from 1.26 million before the conflict, while the number of those suffering from emergency levels (IPC phase 4) has doubled to 201,000. The report commented that the situation is likely to persist for at least three months, with no short-term return to pre-crisis conditions, with the refugee population being the most affected as 40% of the Syrian refugees (549,000 affected people) and Palestinian refugees (89,000 affected people) are facing IPC level 3 or above, vs. 25% of the Lebanese population (970,000 affected people). The report added that the conflict has severely affected economic activity and livelihoods across all sectors, and anticipated that markets will struggle to get back on their feet despite the November ceasefire. The FAO representative in Lebanon Mrs. Veronica Quattrola commented that the war has disrupted farmers' livelihoods, agricultural assets and infrastructure, resulting in a heightened food insecurity. On his part, the WFP representative in Lebanon Mr. Matthew Hollingworth, added that in light of the current situation, the mission lies within helping the Government of Lebanon and people in rebuilding their lives. It is worth noting, in this context, that the WFP has provided during the year 2024 food assistance to 750,000 displaced people, supplying hot meals, food supplies and cash assistance to people in shelters and communities across Lebanon, with plans to expand its assistance to include 2.5 million people in 2025, including almost 900,000 Syrian refugees.