BEIRUT-Qatar has committed to supporting Lebanon through a series of aid initiatives as the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict intensifies. The Qatari government plans to implement both immediate and long-term measures to assist the Lebanese people:atar has committed to supporting Lebanon through a series of aid initiatives as the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict intensifies. The Qatari government plans to implement both immediate and long-term measures to assist the Lebanese people, who are facing significant distress due to ongoing hostilities.
According to Namibia Press Agency, during a meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Qatar’s Minister of State for International Cooperation Lolwah Al-Khater expressed solidarity with Lebanon and denounced the Israeli attacks. Al-Khater highlighted Qatar’s commitment to aiding Lebanon by launching an airbridge that will facilitate the transportation of essential supplies to the beleaguered nation. This initiative will see 10 Qatari aircraft deliver medical supplies, she
lter materials, and food throughout October.
The meeting underscored Qatar’s strategic plans to address the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict, which has displaced over 1.2 million Lebanese. Since September 23, an intensive air campaign by Israel has significantly escalated tensions, leading to substantial casualties. Lebanese authorities report that the conflict has resulted in more than 2,100 deaths and over 10,000 injuries.
This support from Qatar represents a crucial lifeline for Lebanon as it grapples with the dual challenges of conflict and displacement. The international community continues to watch closely as the situation develops.