UN Doubles Lebanon Aid Appeal
The UN has doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million due to escalating conflict with Israel, displacing over a million people.
Lauren Collins ·
UN Doubles Lebanon Aid Appeal Amid Escalating Conflict
The United Nations has increased its humanitarian aid appeal for Lebanon to nearly $640 million for the next six months, citing a severe and deteriorating crisis driven by four months of conflict with Israel. This revised figure, announced by the UN's humanitarian agency OCHA on Friday, June 5, 2026, doubles the initial request of $308 million made in March 2026.
The escalation in funding requirements stems from intensified Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon targeting the Iran-linked Hezbollah group. The conflict has resulted in 3,526 deaths and 10,733 injuries since March 2, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. Over one million people have been displaced, exacerbating vulnerabilities due to insufficient shelter and limited return prospects.
The humanitarian situation is further compounded by economic deterioration, including rising fuel and electricity prices. OCHA reports that 62 hospitals have been damaged or closed, and over 100 paramedics have been killed. Additionally, nearly 450 schools are being utilized as shelters, leading to increased student dropouts and learning disruptions. The UN's previous appeal had only secured $185 million, necessitating an additional $331 million on top of the original target.