Türkiye has delivered 360 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon’s Port of Beirut as ongoing Israeli attacks continue to displace civilians, particularly in the country’s south.
The arrival of the shipment was marked by a ceremony attended by Lebanese and Turkish officials, including representatives of the Lebanese government and local aid agencies.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lebanese Development Minister Fadi Makki said more than 1 million people - roughly a fifth of the country’s total population - had been displaced by repeated Israeli attacks.
“Turkish support comes at a crucial time and reflects genuine solidarity with Lebanon,” he said, noting that the latest shipment includes essential supplies for communities along the southern border.
Makki stressed that Turkish support was not confined to humanitarian assistance, “but also includes a political stance supporting Lebanon in condemning the Israeli attacks.”
Murat Lütem, Ankara’s ambassador to Beirut, said Türkiye would continue providing assistance, noting that it had already sent more than 1,700 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the war-battered country since 2024.
“Türkiye will always stand by Lebanon,” Lütem told reporters.
Organised by Turkish civil society groups, the latest aid delivery included 38 shipping containers loaded with tents, bedding, clothing and food.
Distribution of the supplies is being carried out by Lebanon’s Higher Relief Commission in conjunction with local authorities and civil society organisations.
The shipment arrives amid rapidly worsening humanitarian conditions, despite a recently announced ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
Within the past month, repeated Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,200 people in southern Lebanon, injured more than 7,500, and displaced over 1 million, according to official figures.
Although some residents have begun returning home, officials say repeated ceasefire violations by Israel - and the widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure - have severely hampered recovery efforts.
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