EU releases €10 million in humanitarian aid for people in Lebanon affected by the escalation of hostilities

The European Commission announced €10 million in additional humanitarian aid to help people in Lebanon affected by the ongoing escalation of hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

This emergency funding aims to tackle the most urgent needs such as protection, food assistance, shelter, and health care. The EU stands ready to provide further support by mobilizing all the available emergency response tools, including via the use of the Civil Protection Mechanism.

In 2024, the EU provided €74 million in humanitarian aid to help vulnerable populations in Lebanon, including this allocation.

The conflict has triggered population displacement in Lebanon from areas bordering Israel, with the latest data pointing to at least 90,530 newly displaced people in Lebanon in addition to the nearly 112,000 displaced since October 2023. There are already hundreds of casualties and injuries among civilians.