Today, the United States, through USAID and the State Department, is providing nearly $157 million to address the urgent humanitarian needs in Lebanon and the region affected by the current hostilities. These funds will enable the UN, other international organizations, and NGOs to provide food assistance and critical relief items, improve collective shelters, offer health services, and support humanitarian coordination.

The United States is deeply concerned about the humanitarian impact of the recent escalation in conflict in Lebanon, which has resulted in at least a thousand deaths and the displacement of more than one million people, internally and to neighboring Syria. This escalation comes amid multiple humanitarian crises in the region, including the conflict in Gaza.

The United States remains committed to delivering critical humanitarian assistance across Lebanon, and to refugees and displaced civilians fleeing to neighboring countries. This announcement brings the total humanitarian assistance provided to support vulnerable populations in Lebanon and Syria to nearly $386 million as of fiscal year 2024.

Much more is needed, especially as humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate. Ultimately, a diplomatic resolution is the only way to achieve lasting stability and security across the Israel-Lebanon border. In the immediate, we urge other donors to join us in helping meet these critical needs in Lebanon at this challenging time.