UN aid program expected to benefit nearly one million people in Lebanon
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Senior United Nations officials have appealed for immediate assistance and the safe passage of humanitarian aid to people affected by Israeli shelling in Lebanon.
During a surprise visit to Lebanon, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced a three-month emergency appeal worth $308.3 million for victims of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. The information was given by the Secretary-General's Chief Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
He said the aid program is expected to benefit nearly one million people. This includes Lebanese civilians directly affected by the war, displaced Syrians, Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, Palestinian refugees from Syria and migrants.
Secretary-General Guterres also called on both sides to immediately cease hostilities to end the suffering of civilians caused by the regional conflict. During his visit to Lebanon, he met with President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Meanwhile, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon, Tom Fletcher, made an urgent appeal for safe passage for ships carrying humanitarian aid.
UN agencies have described the sea route as a vital route for global trade.
