Washington, DC, October 6, 2024. On Friday, October 3, the United States announced that it would provide an additional $157 million in humanitarian assistance to support populations affected by the intensifying crisis inside Lebanon. This crisis has especially affected those from the South who have been internally displaced by the conflict.
The funding, to be administered by international organizations and NGOs, will address urgent needs, including food and shelter, and offer critical relief and basic protection services to these vulnerable populations.
ATFL has been actively raising awareness with Congress and the Administration of the growing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and has been conveying the urgency of increased humanitarian assistance at this time.
Ed Gabriel, President of ATFL, remarked, “Friday's announcement is a step in the right direction, though much more will be needed as the conflict escalates and the situation deteriorates. An immediate ceasefire is the most important remedy to this deteriorating situation.”
ATFL continues to support increased appropriations responding to the Lebanese people’s needs and we will continue to press for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah to pave the way for a diplomatic settlement and avoid further unnecessary civilian deaths and destruction.
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Link to USAID Announcement
