Canada Pledges $37M Aid Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Spreading into Beirut

Canada is providing over $37 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon for civilians caught in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, channeling funds through UN agencies and the Red Cross to supply food, water, and shelter amidst disrupted medical care and widespread displacement.As Israeli strikes extend into Beirut, the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium has become a primary shelter for an estimated 700,000 displaced persons, while community efforts like La Cuisine de Mariam expand meal services.Escalating Israeli airstrikes, including targeting evacuated buildings in central Beirut and impacting public areas, have resulted in further casualties and deepen concerns over the conflict's expansion within Lebanon.
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