An international conference held in Paris has raised $1 billion in pledges to support Lebanon, which is facing a severe humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict between Hezbollah militants and Israel.
The funds will be directed towards both humanitarian aid and military support as the country grapples with the displacement of over a million people. France's foreign minister confirmed the pledges, emphasizing the urgent need for international assistance. Canada and other nations are also contributing, though some donation-matching goals have fallen short.
The situation in Lebanon remains dire as the conflict continues to escalate.
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Joly at Paris summit on Lebanon as Canadian donation-matching goal falling short
A coalition of Canadian groups is raising the alarm about a shortfall in donations to help with Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis, as Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly joined
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Conference for Lebanon raises $1 bil. for humanitarian, military support
An international conference for Lebanon has raised 1 billion dollars in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support. The country faces a growing humanitarian crisis as Israel continues its military operation against Hezbollah.
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Paris conference for Lebanon raises $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian and military support
An international conference for Lebanon in Paris on Thursday raised $1 billion in pledges for humanitarian aid and military support to help the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people,
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