Massive Aid Effort: France Leads International Push to Support War-Torn Lebanon

France pledged a 100-million euro aid package to support Lebanon amidst ongoing conflict with Hezbollah militants, as highlighted at an international conference led by President Macron. The Paris-held event aims at raising necessary humanitarian aid while strengthening Lebanon's institutions and sovereignty amid the deepening economic crisis.

An international conference in Paris, led by France, pledged significant financial support to Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah militants. The French government committed 100 million euros as part of an effort to gather the 426 million dollars needed for urgent humanitarian aid, as outlined by President Emmanuel Macron.

The conference, attended by over 70 nations and international organizations, aims to assist Lebanon in handling the massive displacement and infrastructure damage resulting from escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel. Germany and Italy also committed to providing additional aid, while challenges related to Lebanon's informal economy and corruption were acknowledged.

This gathering seeks to coordinate international efforts to bolster Lebanon's military capabilities and institutions, amidst political instability and the absence of a president. The UN has emphasized the importance of functioning state institutions to address Lebanon's critical political and security challenges.

(With inputs from agencies.)