Lebanese soldiers carrying the coffin of Major Mohammad Farhat, killed on Oct. 24, 2024 in an Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, during his funeral on Oct. 26, 2024 in Beirut. (Credit: AFP)
"The first shipments of ammunition are expected to arrive this week, but there is still no precise timeline for when the rest of the donations will be received." More than 10 days after the Paris conference to "support the people and sovereignty of Lebanon," which gathered over 70 participants, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are still awaiting the initial signs of the $200 million pledged specifically to them from the $1 billion raised."So far, we haven’t received anything. There’s been extensive discussion about the $200 million, but we need more clarity on how the funds will be allocated between the army and other security agencies," a security source close to the matter told L'Orient Today on condition of anonymity. Read more Paris indicates Lebanese authorities not involved in distribution of $1 billion aid package Recruiting...
"The first shipments of ammunition are expected to arrive this week, but there is still no precise timeline for when the rest of the donations will be received." More than 10 days after the Paris conference to "support the people and sovereignty of Lebanon," which gathered over 70 participants, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) are still awaiting the initial signs of the $200 million pledged specifically to them from the $1 billion raised."So far, we haven’t received anything. There’s been extensive discussion about the $200 million, but we need more clarity on how the funds will be allocated between the army and other security agencies," a security source close to the matter told L'Orient Today on condition of anonymity. Read more Paris indicates Lebanese authorities not involved in distribution of $1 billion aid package ...
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