Global Affairs Canada (GAC) says it is providing $10 million in funding for humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon.
The government made the announcement on Sept. 28, saying it was “deeply concerned” over the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
“With the funding announced today, Canada’s partners will be able to scale up their efforts to help people in urgent need,” Minister of International Development Ahmed Hussen said in a news release.
GAC said the conflict has left more than 90,000 people displaced since early September.
The funding announcement brings the total amount of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon to $37 million for 2024, GAC said….