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UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

05-06-2026 | 05:13

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UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war enters its fourth month.

The U.N. on Friday will launch a fresh aid appeal with the Lebanese government to seek an additional $331.5 million to reach 1.4 million people, bringing the total appeal ⁠to $639.9 million.

So far it has received $185.9 million as of May 31.

"In the past three months, communities across Lebanon have faced ⁠an appalling situation due to the escalation of hostilities," U.N. Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza ⁠said, pointing to high casualties, widespread displacement and extensive damage to infrastructure.

"The toll on civilians is alarming and worsening by the day."

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