The European Union on Thursday said it was giving an extra 30 million euros ($33 million) of humanitarian aid to Lebanon as fighting raged between Israel and Hezbollah.
“Today, we are stepping up our humanitarian aid to the people of Lebanon,” said European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.
“Our new funding will ensure civilians receive much needed assistance during this very difficult time.
“I am extremely concerned by the constant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. All parties must do their utmost to protect the lives of innocent civilians.”
The EU has now provided over 100 million euros in humanitarian aid to Lebanon this year, including an additional 10 million euros announced over the weekend.
Israeli forces have crossed the border and have been conducting a bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Over a thousand people have died as a result of Israeli bombardment of Lebanon, and an airstrike has murdered Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah.
The authorities in Lebanon say that the Israeli strikes have forced around a million people have been forced to flee their homes.
