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EU announces 458 million euros in humanitarian aid for Middle East

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Updated 16 March 2026

Reuters

March 16, 2026 10:57

EU announces 458 million euros in humanitarian aid for Middle East

Updated 16 March 2026

Reuters

March 16, 2026 10:57

BRUSSELS, March ‌16 : The European Union on Monday announced 458 million euros ($525 million) in humanitarian aid for the ‌Middle ‌East, in ‌response ⁠to the conflicts in ⁠the region such as the US-Israeli war ⁠with Iran and Israel’s ‌military ‌campaign in ‌Lebanon.
“In a ‌war-torn Middle East, the European Union ‌is stepping up while others step ⁠back,” ⁠said Hadja Lahbib, the EU’s commissioner in charge of humanitarian crises.