The connection between Lebanon and Palestine as modern countries dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, during a time when they were both under the control of the Ottoman Empire.

Lebanon was placed under French rule as a mandate following the fall of the Ottoman Empire, whereas Palestine was put under the authority of the British government.

During the founding of the State of Israel (frequently called the Nakba), numerous Palestinians who had been displaced sought safety in Lebanon,[1] resulting in strengthened relations between the two nations.

At the start of 2016, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) documented that there were more than 504,000 Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

[3] There are still a sizable number of Palestinian refugees living in Lebanon today, but their financial and legal situation is frequently precarious.