EU allocates $11.2M aid for displaced Lebanese civilians

The European Commission announced a 10 million euros ($11.2 million) humanitarian aid package for Lebanese civilians displaced by Israeli attacks in a statement made on Monday.

“The European Commission today announced an additional humanitarian aid of 10 million euros ($11.2 million) to assist the people of Lebanon affected by the escalating tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. This emergency fund aims to address the most urgent needs, including protection, food assistance, shelter, and healthcare. The EU is ready to provide further support by activating all available emergency response tools, including the use of the Civil Protection Mechanism,” read the statement.

We've released 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 healthcare.

— European Commission (@EU_Commission) September 30, 2024

Context of aid

This aid is part of a broader allocation, with the EU providing a total of 74 million euros ($82.87 million) in humanitarian assistance to Lebanon’s vulnerable population in 2024, including this latest allocation.

The ongoing conflict has caused significant population displacement in areas near the Israeli border, with recent data indicating at least 90,530 newly displaced individuals in Lebanon since October 2023, in addition to approximately 112,000 already displaced.

The statement also noted that there have been hundreds of casualties and injuries among civilians.

The EU’s commitment to supporting Lebanon during this crisis underscores the urgency of addressing the humanitarian needs arising from the escalating conflict.