UN Appeals for Over $300 Million to Aid Lebanon Amid Conflict and Displacement

The United Nations has launched an appeal seeking over $300 million to support Lebanon amid escalating conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, which has caused nearly 700 deaths and displaced more than 800,000 people. Aid organizations report severe funding shortages, forcing rationing of supplies and cuts to assistance programs. Lebanon faces compounded challenges from recent conflicts, economic collapse, and the 2020 Beirut port explosion, with humanitarian groups urging increased donor contributions to meet rising needs.