EU announces extra €30 mln humanitarian aid for Lebanon

The European Commission announced on Thursday an extra €30 million ($33.1 million) in humanitarian aid for Lebanon, which has been hit by clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah.

“I am extremely concerned by the constant escalation of tensions in the Middle East. All parties must do their outmost to protect the lives of innocent civilians,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

This comes in addition to the €10 million already announced on Sept. 29 and brings total EU humanitarian assistance to the country to over €104 million this year.