US EditionUK to provide over $6 million in emergency funding for Lebanon aid
The UK supports Lebanon's humanitarian efforts with £5 million aid to back government and armed forces amid escalating conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.
- Yesterday, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK will provide over 5 million pounds in emergency funding to support the humanitarian work of the Lebanese government.
- Escalation between Hezbollah and Israel has raised urgent humanitarian needs in Beirut, Lebanon, and the wider region, with Cooper blaming Hezbollah's actions as drawing civilians into a conflict linked to Iran.
- The package targets the Lebanese Red Cross, the UN Lebanon Humanitarian Fund and the World Food Programme, Cooper said, condemning Hezbollah's attacks and calling for them to cease.
- The foreign secretary welcomed the Lebanese Government's decision to ban all Hezbollah’s military activities and said the UK will continue supporting the Lebanese Armed Forces and government in security.
- Cooper urged clear diplomatic action to prevent this conflict widening, saying she spoke with the Lebanese Prime Minister, the Israeli Foreign Minister, and discussed with European and US partners.
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UK to provide over $6 million in emergency funding for Lebanon aid
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on Sunday said the UK will provide over 5 million pounds ($6.62 million) of emergency funding to support humanitarian work of the Lebanese government amid conflict in the region.
UK Backs Lebanon with Emergency Aid Amid Regional Turmoil
UK Backs Lebanon with Emergency Aid Amid Regional Turmoil The UK government's commitment to international humanitarian efforts was underscored as British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a significant funding initiative. On Sunday, Cooper disclosed that the UK would allocate over 5 million pounds, approximately $6.62 million, in emergency funds to assist Lebanon amidst escalating regional tensions.In her official statement, Cooper not o…
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