Between September and November 2024, the escalation of war led to widespread displacement in Lebanon, intensifying tensions between internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities. This displacement strained access to basic needs, healthcare, and shelter, while economic hardship and the rising cost of living deepened psychological distress. Many IDPs reported feelings of humiliation, marginalization, and inadequate aid, despite appreciation for the hospitality of host communities. Host community resentment also grew, particularly due to fears that IDPs would not return home. Syrian refugees, among those displaced, faced discrimination in accessing shelter and aid, along with fears of deportation. The conflict disrupted jobs and harvests, limiting access to livelihoods and forcing many children out of public schools, which were repurposed as shelters. Community feedback gathered through the Community Perceptions Tracker also revealed frustration with government responses and a perception of aid bias. These insights, while subjective, highlight crucial trust and social cohesion issues that can shape the success of humanitarian responses. Communities called for improved aid coordination, mental health support, inter-communal dialogue, public health campaigns, youth engagement programs, and investments in emergency preparedness, while urging local authorities and donors to prioritize equitable and transparent service delivery, particularly for the most marginalized.