Lebanon has officially suspended its national high school examinations for the current academic year, prioritizing student safety amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah along the southern border. The Education Ministry announced the cancellation following sustained pressure from educators, parents, and security officials, who warned that conducting standardized tests during active warfare poses unacceptable risks to students and staff. The decision underscores the government’s acknowledgment of the war’s widespread societal disruption, affecting education, healthcare, and daily life across affected regions. Officials have not yet specified whether alternative assessment methods will be implemented or if the exam period will be rescheduled.
