An international conference generated promises to provide Lebanon a total of 1 billion dollars in humanitarian and military aid, according to the French foreign minister. Representatives from more than 70 nations and international organizations participated in the conference. French President Emmanuel Macron urged participants to provide a "massive amount of aid" to Lebanon, which is in a critical situation due to the war between Hezbollah and Israel.
Minister Jean-Noël Barrot mentioned that 800 million dollars were raised in humanitarian aid and 200 million for Lebanon's security forces. Germany also committed to offering 96 million euros in aid for Lebanon and Syria, countries affected by the escalation of violence in the Middle East.
In a prerecorded message, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged Lebanese leaders to take decisive actions to address the country's political and security challenges. Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, called on the international community to act in response to the devastation caused by the war in the country.
The conference also aims to support the Lebanese armed forces and the UN peacekeeping mission in the country. It aims to coordinate efforts to strengthen defenses in southern Lebanon and seek an agreement that could bring an end to the war in the region. Participants will also discuss how to strengthen the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, which has been affected by recent attacks.
In one of the statements, Mikati mentioned that the country has 1.4 million displaced individuals, including 500,000 children. The crisis in Lebanon has led to a shortage of resources to manage the healthcare system and meet the needs of the population. Finally, international efforts are expected to contribute to restoring stability in the region and alleviating the suffering of the Lebanese population.
