UN Boosts Lebanon Aid Appeal as Israeli War Drives Humanitarian Crisis

UN boosts Lebanon aid appeal as Israeli war drives humanitarian crisis

The UN says it needs nearly $640m to help Lebanon over the next six months.

UN launches $331.5 million humanitarian appeal for Lebanon response

Geneva, June 5 (SANA) The United Nations on Friday announced a new humanitarian appeal seeking $331.5 million to strengthen relief operations in Lebanon, as humanitarian needs continue to rise amid ongoing hostilities in southern areas and their impact on civilians. According to Reuters, the appeal was launched in coordination with the Lebanese government and brings the total funding requirement to $639.9 million to assist an estimated 1.4 milli…

UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $822 million amid Israel war

The appeal aimed to reach the 1.4 million people in Lebanon estimated to need humanitarian assistance. Read more at straitstimes.com.

UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war enters its fourth month.Lebanon was drawn into the wider regional war in early March when the Tehran-backed Hezbollah militia fired rockets at Israel in solidarity with Iran, which was under U.S.-Israeli attack, prompting a major Israeli air and ground ca…

UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to nearly $640 mn amid Israel war

Geneva: The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel s war against Iran backed Hezbollah, saying nea...

Lebanon crisis: needs soar as UN launches new funding appeal

The UN in Lebanon appealed for an additional $331.5 million on Friday to help 1.4 million people in crisis as already massive needs continue to grow, three months since deadly violence erupted between Hezbollah fighters and Israel.