During a visit to Beirut, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced additional funding to support Lebanon amid rising regional conflict. Belgium has released €2 million for short-term humanitarian aid, supplementing the €2 million already allocated for 2026. An extra €2 million will be directed through UN agencies to strengthen Lebanese authorities’ capacity to provide essential services, including education and healthcare.
Prévot emphasized Belgium’s commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, noting the intensification of Israeli strikes in the south and the risk that Lebanon could suffer severe humanitarian consequences. During his visit, he is scheduled to meet with President Joseph Aoun and other high-ranking officials to coordinate ongoing support.
Belgium will also send a second consignment of essential supplies via the B-FAST emergency response agency, valued at €150,000, and continues to provide aid through the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, which had received €3 million from Belgium by the end of 2025. Prévot visited the Camille Chaoun stadium, currently serving as a reception center for hundreds of displaced people, underscoring the country’s direct engagement with vulnerable populations.
The ongoing conflict has had a severe impact on Lebanon, with over 1,300 deaths, 3,500 injuries, and more than 1 million displaced people reported by local authorities. Belgian support aims to provide immediate relief to the affected population while reinforcing longer-term service delivery in critical sectors.
