Middle East: UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal amid Israel war
Key takeaways
- The UN says it is seeking an additional $331.5 million to tackle a worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
- Israel's air force has carried out more strikes on southern Lebanon after issuing a series of evacuation warnings
- The UN World Food Program says rising fuel prices and transport costs arising from the Middle East conflict are pushing millions closer to hunger
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The UN says it is seeking an additional $331.5 million to tackle a worsening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israel is carrying out fresh strikes on the south of the country. Follow DW for the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eu Io The UN said the funds would be used to reach the estimated 1.4 million people in Lebanon in need of assistance [FILE: June 1, 2026]Image: AP Photo/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know The UN has more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon to meet what it describes as a "deteriorating" humanitarian crisis
Israel's air force has carried out more strikes on southern Lebanon after issuing a series of evacuation warnings