France and over 70 nations pledge significant humanitarian aid for Lebanon
Summary: France and over 70 nations pledged significant humanitarian aid for Lebanon at a Paris conference. France committed €100 million (US$108 million), while Germany and Italy announced €96 million and €10 million, respectively, to address urgent needs amid ongoing conflict.
The conference aims to raise US$426 million in total aid, as the United Nations highlights the humanitarian crisis caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel. Over a million people have been displaced, and more than 2,500 have died.
In addition to humanitarian support, the conference seeks to strengthen Lebanon's armed forces. This includes plans to recruit and deploy additional soldiers in the south, potentially facilitating a deal for Hezbollah's withdrawal from the border.
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