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Macron Pledges $108M Aid to Lebanon Amid Ongoing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

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So far, the war between Hezbollah and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500 and deepened an economic crisis.
France has committed to providing a $108 million aid package to Lebanon during an international conference held Thursday.
President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the urgent need for „massive aid“ to support the war-torn nation.
The conflict between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced over a million people, claimed more than 2,500 lives, and worsened Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis.Macron Calls for Ceasefire, Condemns Civilian Casualties
In his opening remarks, Macron stressed the immediate need for humanitarian assistance to both displaced individuals and the communities hosting them.
„In the immediate term, massive aid is needed for the Lebanese population, both for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced by the war and for the communities hosting them“, he said.
France’s commitment aims to contribute to the $426 million in humanitarian aid that the United Nations says is urgently required. Italy has pledged an additional $10.

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