Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth €17 million for Lebanon to help displaced citizens.
The announcement was made during an emergency meeting of European Union (EU) foreign ministers to discuss the situation in Lebanon.
Tajani confirmed via a tweet on the “X” platform that Italy is committed to providing maximum protection and assistance to its citizens in Lebanon. This financial aid is part of Italy’s ongoing efforts to support stability and humanitarian needs in the region.
The European Commission also announced an additional allocation of €10 million in humanitarian aid to assist Lebanon amid escalating hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.
In an official statement released on its website, the Commission stated that this emergency funding aims to address the most pressing needs such as protection, food assistance, shelter, and healthcare.
The European Union (EU) stands ready to offer further support by mobilizing all available emergency response tools, including the use of its Civil Protection Mechanism.
The statement also highlighted that in 2024, the European Union has already provided approximately €74 million in humanitarian aid to support vulnerable populations in Lebanon, including this latest allocation.
Lebanon has been facing a severe economic crisis, exacerbated by political instability and the impacts of the Syrian war.
This crisis has led to widespread poverty and displacement within the country. The situation worsened following the massive explosion at Beirut’s port in August 2020, which caused significant destruction and further strained the nation’s resources.
The EU and its member states, including Italy, have been actively involved in providing humanitarian assistance to help alleviate the impact on the Lebanese population.
This latest pledge by Italy underlines the EU’s continued commitment to supporting Lebanon during its profound socio-economic and political challenges.
