France and Qatar Deliver 27 Tons of Urgent Aid to Lebanon
Paris and Doha aim to support local aid groups amidst calls for a ceasefire and political stability in Lebanon.
- French and Qatari military planes transported 27 metric tons of medicines, blankets, and hygiene kits to Lebanon.
- The aid delivery is part of broader efforts by France to secure a ceasefire and prevent Lebanon from descending into chaos.
- France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that Lebanon could become a hub of instability similar to Syria if no action is taken.
- Talks for a ceasefire have been stalled since the end of September following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut.
- France plans to convene a conference focusing on humanitarian aid, strengthening the Lebanese army, and addressing the political vacuum.