France pledges aid to Lebanon as Israel continues its offensive

As Israel continues to launch airstrikes in Lebanon, France has pledged a $108 million package to support Lebanon at an international conference in Paris on Thursday.

President Emmanuel Macron said “massive aid” was needed to support the country which is facing a growing humanitarian crisis.

The war between Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israel has resulted in the death of more than 2,500 Lebanese.

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