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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-05T11:15:02.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nThe United Nations more than doubled its humanitarian aid appeal for Lebanon on Friday, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.\n\nThe revised appeal comes as Lebanon reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has killed more than 3,500 people and displaced close to one million since fighting began on March 2.\n\n#### Why has the UN doubled its Lebanon aid appeal?\n\nThe UN humanitarian agency OCHA revised its appeal upward because the crisis has worsened since March, when it sought $308 million through end of May.\n\nOnly $185 million of that initial target was received. A further $331 million is now needed through the end of August to reach 1.4 million people, roughly a quarter of Lebanon's population.\n\n#### How many people need humanitarian aid in Lebanon?\n\nThe initial appeal helped deliver assistance to around 680,000 people between March 2 and May 31. The revised appeal aims to more than double that reach. OCHA estimates 1.4 million people in Lebanon currently require humanitarian assistance.\n\nNearly one million people have fled their homes since the conflict began. More than 1.2 million are facing acute food insecurity, according to Friday's appeal. OCHA warned that affected people are rapidly exhausting their ability to cope, and that essential services are under increasing strain.\n\n#### What damage has the conflict caused in Lebanon?\n\nThe cost of water, fuel and electricity has risen more than a third nationally, and by as much as 70 percent in conflict-affected areas. Sixty-two hospitals and other health facilities have been damaged or closed. Nearly 450 schools are being used to shelter displaced people, driving learning loss and increasing drop-out risks.\n\nOCHA said repeated displacements, insufficient shelter capacity and limited prospects for safe return are deepening vulnerability across the country. The Lebanon aid appeal is being led jointly by the UN and the Lebanese government.",
  "title": "UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal to nearly $640 million amid Israel war"
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