UAE Pledges $100 Million Aid to Lebanon as UN Urges De-escalation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has committed to providing Lebanon with an aid package worth $100 million, as it raises concerns about the precarious situation in Lebanon and its implications for regional stability. This announcement was made by the state-run Emirates News Agency.

The UAE’s foreign ministry further expressed a strong commitment to Lebanon’s unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The ministry underscored its continued support for the Lebanese people during these difficult times, as stated in a press release.

This financial assistance arrives at a critical time, as the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlights the severe impact recent conflicts have had on civilians in Lebanon. OCHA has called on the international community to actively support de-escalation efforts, ensure compliance with international humanitarian law, and prioritize urgent aid for those affected.

The situation is further strained by the Lebanese aid sector’s current challenges, as noted by the Lebanon country director of Relief International in a CNN interview on Sunday. He mentioned that the sector is struggling due to the displacement of approximately 1 million people in Lebanon following Israeli attacks.

Additionally, the World Food Programme is responding to the crisis by initiating an emergency operation to enhance food support for up to 1 million people in need throughout Lebanon.