COVID-19 deteriorates the harsh living conditions for Syrian refugees in Lebanon. The global pandemic adds to the hostile environment which they have had to navigate for years, as the crisis response offers opportunities for increased discrimination by authorities; further marginalization by the host community; and heightened fear and repression in the face of added social isolation and restricted mobility. The pandemic also exacerbates the risks faced by Syrians in the context of Lebanon�s economic and financial crisis, such as the risk of losing mostly informal employment; limited access to health care; a lack of sense of safety; threats of eviction; and even starvation. As this double emergency renders more people in Lebanon in need of assistance, Syrians once again rely on their community for support as they face yet another crisis. While the work of local civil society organizations is crucial, it cannot substitute comprehensive state solutions and donor state commitments to protect the most vulnerable populations.