Communities situated along the 'Yellow Line'—a unilaterally drawn boundary separating Lebanon from Israel—are experiencing a significant decline in mental well-being. According to reports from the region, medical personnel providing care to these border-adjacent populations have observed a chronic rise in the demand for psychological services. The constant presence of military markers and the proximity to a volatile border zone are cited as primary stressors for those living in villages like Ghandouriyeh.

While the physical risks of living in a conflict-prone area are well-documented, this report highlights the less visible impact of the environment on the civilian population. The psychological toll is described as an ongoing crisis, with residents struggling to cope with the uncertainty and the persistent threat of escalation. The situation underscores the broader humanitarian consequences of the long-standing geopolitical tensions between Lebanon and Israel, which continue to manifest in the daily lives of civilians living in the shadow of the border. Medical teams are struggling to keep pace with the volume of requests, suggesting that the mental health infrastructure in these rural areas is currently overwhelmed by the needs of the local population.