EU Launches Humanitarian Air Bridge Operation to Lebanon

The European Union (EU) announced, Thursday, that it is mobilizing all available emergency response tools to support those affected by the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.

According to a press release from the EU’s External Action Service, an EU humanitarian air bridge operation was launched today, consisting of three flights from Dubai and Brindisi.

The first flight is scheduled to arrive in Beirut on Friday, carrying EU-owned supplies including hygiene materials, blankets, and emergency shelter necessities.

The statement added that through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, aid has been delivered from Spain, Slovakia, Poland, France, and Belgium to Beirut since last week, with more assistance from Greece expected in the coming days.

The European Commission is financing these transport costs and ensuring smooth coordination.

Member states have donated essential medical supplies and medications to aid those in Lebanon who lack access to emergency healthcare, especially the forcibly displaced.

The EU reaffirmed in its statement that the Emergency Response Coordination Centre will maintain close contact with member states and humanitarian partners to mobilize further aid.