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According to Al Jazeera (recognized source), Israel's war on Lebanon has displaced hundreds of thousands, leading to a 'lost generation' of Lebanese students. This crisis has significant implications for the education system in Lebanon, particularly in terms of equity, inclusion, and Indigenous Education. The direct cause of this issue is the war and displacement, which has caused immediate and short-term disruptions to the education system. The intermediate steps include the displacement of students, which results in their inability to attend school regularly. This leads to long-term effects such as a lack of education, reduced opportunities, and potential societal exclusion. These effects are particularly relevant to the forum topic of "Education > Equity, Inclusion, and Indigenous Education > Invisible Students." The term 'lost generation' directly refers to students who are invisible within the education system, facing challenges that exacerbate existing inequalities. The war and displacement have created a situation where these students are not only invisible in terms of their physical presence in schools but also in terms of their educational outcomes. The evidence for this causal chain comes from the direct reporting of the Al Jazeera article, which provides a detailed account of the situation in Lebanon. The article cites the number of displaced students and the challenges they face, making it a reliable source of information. Uncertainty in this scenario includes the long-term impacts of the displacement on the students' educational trajectories and their future prospects. Additionally, the effectiveness of potential interventions to address the crisis is uncertain, as it depends on the political and economic context in Lebanon and the international response to the situation.