Kamala harris announces $385 million in aid for lebanon humanitarian crisis

WASHINGTON—Vice President Kamala Harris announced in a statement on Friday that the United States will provide nearly $157 million in additional humanitarian aid to Lebanon. The funding will address the growing needs of civilians affected by the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.

This comes just days after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it does not have enough money to get through the hurricane season and after the Vice President announced $750 per person in aide for victims of Hurricane Helene.

The new assistance package will be allocated toward essential needs such as food, shelter, water, protection, and sanitation, according to Harris. The aid is intended to support those displaced by the recent conflict and other vulnerable populations across Lebanon.

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This latest funding brings the total U.S. aid to Lebanon over the past year to more than $385 million, reflecting continued U.S. engagement in addressing the humanitarian challenges in the region. The Vice President expressed concern over the “security and well-being of civilians” amid the deteriorating situation.

Lebanon has been grappling with political instability, economic collapse, and a strained infrastructure, exacerbating the humanitarian needs in the country. International organizations have called for increased aid to address the crisis.

“We will continue working to help meet the needs of all civilians there,” Harris said in her statement.

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