# Lebanese land ownership and demographic concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lebanese-land-ownership-and-demographic-concerns
> Updated: 2026-10-25T10:10:25.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Concerns regarding real estate transactions and their potential impact on Lebanon’s demographic and social balance have gained prominence. The Lebanese Land Movement, led by Talal al-Duwaihi, reported suspicious activity in the Matn region of Mount Lebanon, noting that over 86 properties totaling approximately 518,000 square meters were being purchased across several towns, including Baabdath and Mar Moussa. The movement called for investigations by the Ministry of Justice to protect regional identity.

Following these reports, Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi issued warnings to citizens against the rapid sale of land, characterizing it as a loss of “memory, roots, identity, and future.” While noting that no organized political plan for demographic shifts has been proven, the Patriarch highlighted growing anxieties within Christian communities regarding land ownership in areas such as Baabdat, Metn, and Keserwan.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-25: Maronite Patriarch warns of land sales and border security in Lebanon

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi has warned against the rapid sale of Lebanese land, potential demographic shifts, and the security risks posed by weapons smuggling along national borders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maronite-patriarch-warns-of-land-sales-and-border-security-in-lebanon

### 2026-10-11: Lebanese Land Movement warns of suspicious real estate deals in Matn

The Lebanese Land Movement warns of suspicious real estate deals involving 86 properties in the Matn region, citing concerns over demographic shifts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lebanese-land-movement-warns-of-suspicious-real-estate-deals-in-matn

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