EU allocates additional $5m in urgent humanitarian assistance to people fleeing Lebanon to Syria

The European Union has allocated millions of more Euros to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis afflicting those fleeing from Lebanon into Syria amid Israel’s ongoing invasion.

In a statement by the European Commission on Tuesday, it announced the mobilisation of an additional €5 million ($5.4 million) toward the most urgent humanitarian needs of people crossing into Syria from Lebanon.

The funds follow on from previous allocations in recent weeks, amid Israeli forces’ ongoing bombardment and invasion of southern Lebanon. Set to be channelled through EU humanitarian partners already responding to the displacement crisis in Syria, this latest allocation reportedly aims to increase humanitarian support for both Syrians and Lebanese fleeing Lebanon, helping displaced people and host communities to fulfil urgent needs such as protection, food assistance and healthcare.

“The EU is deeply concerned about the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of intensifying hostilities in Lebanon as these are already unfolding in Syria,” stated Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarcic.

“De-escalation at regional level and continued international support are more crucial than ever to ensure civilians do not pay the toll of war. As we scale up assistance for those forcibly displaced, we call for the respect of international humanitarian law and protection of civilians who continue to be the most affected by violence.”

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