EU Announces Extra €30 mln Humanitarian Aid for Lebanon
The European Commission announced on Thursday an extra €30 million ($33.1 million) in humanitarian aid for Lebanon, which has been hit by clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
“I am extremely concerned by the constant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. All parties must do their outmost to protect the lives of innocent civilians,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
This comes in addition to the €10 million already announced on Sept. 29 and brings total EU humanitarian assistance to the country to over €104 million this year.
"Today, we are stepping up our humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon," said European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
"Our new funding will ensure civilians receive much needed assistance during this very difficult time.
"I am extremely concerned by the constant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. All parties must do their utmost to protect the lives of innocent civilians."
The latest EU aid package comes on top of 10 million euros announced over the weekend, taking the bloc's humanitarian assistance for Lebanon to over 100 million euros this year.
Israel has been carrying out a bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon and has sent its troops across the border.
The Israeli bombardments in Lebanon have claimed more than 1,000 lives and seen Hezbollah's long-time chief Hassan Nasrallah killed in an air strike.
The authorities in Lebanon say that the Israeli strikes have forced around a million people have been forced to flee their homes.
Source: Reuters
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