On October 9, the European Union announced the launch of an “air corridor” aimed at facilitating the transport of humanitarian aid to Lebanon, with several flights planned to deliver essential supplies.

According to the European Commission, this air corridor will include three flights departing from Dubai in the UAE and Brindisi in Italy. These flights will transport hygiene products, blankets, emergency shelters, and other vital necessities to Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. The first flight is set to arrive in Beirut on October 11.

In addition to establishing the air corridor, the European Commission is actively working with member states to mobilize additional assistance for Lebanon, including covering shipping costs. Countries such as France, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Slovakia have already sent medicine and medical supplies to Lebanon, with more aid from Greece expected to arrive soon.

The EU has committed to using all available emergency resources to support the Lebanese people affected by the ongoing conflict. The European Commission’s Emergency Response Coordination Center will collaborate closely with EU member states and humanitarian partners to provide further aid to Lebanon.

The situation in Lebanon worsened significantly following a communication device explosion on September 17, which escalated tensions with Israel and contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis. EU statistics indicate that the conflict has led to an unprecedented number of displaced persons in Lebanon, with millions of Lebanese citizens and Syrian refugees facing food shortages that are expected to escalate.

In response to this dire situation, the EU allocated an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid to Lebanon on September 29, followed by another €30 million on October 3. This brings the total EU assistance to Lebanon this year to €104 million, including the recent emergency funds.