Egypt has dispatched a third shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon on Wednesday, 23 October. According to reports, the latest aid shipment, weighing 23 tons, arrived at Beirut Airport on Wednesday and included essential food, medical supplies, and relief items. With this latest shipment, Egypt’s total aid to Lebanon has now reached 67 tons. The aid was received by Egypt’s Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, along with representatives from the Lebanese government and the Lebanese Relief Council, highlighting the strong partnership between the two nations. In addition to providing aid, Egypt has been actively evacuating its citizens from Lebanon. The recent flight, which also carried the aid, was operated by EgyptAir and brought back 293 Egyptian nationals, increasing the total number of repatriated citizens to 883. These evacuations are being facilitated by the Egyptian Embassy in Beirut, which continues to assist citizens wishing to return home. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has emphasized the importance of securing an immediate ceasefire and is focused on delivering humanitarian aid to those affected by the violence. Furthermore, the embassy in Beirut is actively engaging with Egyptian citizens in Lebanon to offer necessary support for…
Egypt Sends New Shipment of Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon
October 24, 2024
By Belal Nawar
Senior Journalist
