Lebanon's education sector is facing a severe crisis as the country grapples with multiple challenges, including economic collapse, war, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Half of the public schools have been converted into shelters for displaced people, leaving the education system severely under-funded. The crisis has disrupted the education of 1.5 million children for six consecutive years, impacting their long-term physical and mental well-being. Lebanon, once an educational beacon in the region, now ranks last among Arab countries in international assessments. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has further deepened Lebanon's economic malaise, causing significant damage and losses. The education ministry has been starved of funds, and the public education sector has been in decline since the 1980s due to political interference and lack of investment. Restoring the education system will require significant time and resources.