EU Official Calls for Enhanced Humanitarian Access in South Lebanon Amid Ongoing Tensions
European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib emphasizes the need for increased humanitarian aid access in south Lebanon, where ongoing conflict has restricted access to essential services.
BEIRUT: European Union crisis management chief Hadja Lahbib urged heightened humanitarian access in south Lebanon on Saturday, highlighting that despite a ceasefire since April 17, access remains severely restricted due to ongoing Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's retaliatory attacks.
The conflict has resulted in over 2,750 deaths and displaced more than one million people.
Key infrastructure, such as bridges over the Litani River, has been destroyed, significantly hindering aid delivery.
Lahbib emphasized that humanitarian assistance is ready but often cannot reach those in need due to operational constraints.
Lahbib also drew attention to the targeting of hospitals, ambulances, and journalists, calling for respect of international humanitarian law.
The European Union has pledged 100 million euros in humanitarian support and sent six planes with aid, expecting a seventh to arrive shortly.
Hezbollah's involvement in initiating the conflict on March 2 has led to a protracted crisis, necessitating continued international support for Lebanon.
The conflict has resulted in over 2,750 deaths and displaced more than one million people.
Key infrastructure, such as bridges over the Litani River, has been destroyed, significantly hindering aid delivery.
Lahbib emphasized that humanitarian assistance is ready but often cannot reach those in need due to operational constraints.
Lahbib also drew attention to the targeting of hospitals, ambulances, and journalists, calling for respect of international humanitarian law.
The European Union has pledged 100 million euros in humanitarian support and sent six planes with aid, expecting a seventh to arrive shortly.
Hezbollah's involvement in initiating the conflict on March 2 has led to a protracted crisis, necessitating continued international support for Lebanon.
