The essential humanitarian support comes after further civilian
casualties following this week's air strikes. Thousands more have
been displaced or forced to flee their homes.
The package includes essential medical supplies, hygiene kits and
fuel for water stations, to help thousands of displaced civilians
across Lebanon meet their basic needs.
It will also help emergency teams respond to urgent health and
nutrition needs and provide a series of training sessions for key
delivery partners and frontline workers to ensure an effective
emergency response.
Minister for the Middle East and North Africa said:
Today we are providing £5 million to UNICEF in Lebanon to support
the urgent humanitarian response in Lebanon. The
number of civilian casualties is unacceptable, and the UK is
deeply concerned by the surge in numbers of displaced
people.
An immediate ceasefire is essential.
Development Director and Deputy Head of Mission at the British
Embassy Beirut Victoria Dunne said:
We are profoundly saddened by the civilian deaths in Lebanon. The
number of casualties and the scale of displacement is deeply
distressing.
Alongside our tireless diplomatic efforts, the UK is providing
£5m to UNICEF Lebanon, to deliver vital supplies to support
thousands of displaced civilians facing a humanitarian emergency
in Lebanon. The UK has been and will remain a strong supporter of
Lebanon.
