Key Takeaways
- Qatar has ordered humanitarian aid to be provided to Lebanese affected by the conflict.
- Over 1.2 million people, including Syrian refugees, have been displaced due to the hostilities in Lebanon.
- The Lebanese Health Minister reports that 1,974 people have died and 9,384 others have been injured in Israeli bombardment.
Doha: Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has ordered humanitarian aid to be provided to Lebanese affected by the conflict, including those forced to flee their homes.
“The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, ordered humanitarian and emergency aid to be provided to all displaced persons and victims of aggression. Qatar fully supports Lebanon and its people in the fight against the brutal attacks they are facing.,” Al Thani said on Thursday following the Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit in Qatar.
Israel started a ground operation against Hezbollah in the south of Lebanon on Monday, while the mutual exchange of air and rocket strikes continues. Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Wednesday that about 1.2 million people, including Syrian refugees, were displaced due to the hostilities. Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said on Thursday that 1,974 people had died and 9,384 others had been injured in Israeli bombardment.
