In light of the escalating and unpredictable situation in Lebanon due to the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Minister for Asylum and Migration has issued a six-month decision and departure moratorium for asylum applications from people from Lebanon. This mainly concerns Lebanese applicants, and (stateless) Palestinians for whom Lebanon is considered a country of habitual residence. Additionally, it was announced that no forced returns of rejected asylum seekers to Lebanon will be carried out during this period.
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- Immigration and Naturalisation Service | Immigratie- en Naturalisatiedienst (2 June, 2026), Voorlopig geen beslissing op asielaanvragen Libanon [For the time being, no decision on asylum applications in Lebanon],