Canada pledges $50m aid to Lebanon and condemns Israeli ‘unlawful invasion’
Summary
Canada announced over $50 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon and strongly criticized Israel’s military actions in Lebanon as unlawful. Canadian officials visited Lebanon, met with leaders, and emphasized support for Lebanese sovereignty amid ongoing conflict and displacement caused by the war.Key Facts
- Canada’s secretary of state for international development, Randeep Sarai, visited Lebanon to deliver new aid and condemn Israel’s invasion.
- Canada’s total humanitarian aid to Lebanon this year has surpassed $50 million.
- The aid aims to help Lebanese families affected by the conflict and Syrian refugees displaced by war.
- Canada warned that Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must not be violated.
- A US-mediated agreement included “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon to return control from Israel to the Lebanese army.
- Lebanese Armed Forces accused Israel of blocking efforts to control security in southern Lebanon.
- The recent war has killed over 4,000 people and displaced about 360,000 people, according to the United Nations.
- Canada has provided about $575 million in aid to Lebanon over the last ten years.
- Lebanese leaders pledged to restore state control and fight corruption, while Israeli officials said they would not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed.
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