France has announced that it will send 60 metric tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon this week amid the country’s ongoing crisis. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said in an interview with TF1 that Paris has tripled its assistance in response to Lebanon’s worsening humanitarian situation. The aid shipment is expected to arrive in Lebanon within the week.

According to international sources cited in the report, at least 700,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon due to the current conflict and instability. French officials have also called on the international community to increase humanitarian support to help address the escalating crisis.

The move underscores France’s growing involvement in relief efforts as Lebanon faces severe humanitarian and displacement challenges.