OTTAWA — Canada is adding another $15 million to its humanitarian aid package for Lebanon after an escalation in the conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the new money will help Canadian and international aid groups provide food, water, emergency health care and other assistance in Lebanon, though the exact allocations are yet to be determined.

The funding comes on top of $10 million in aid announced by International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen at the end of September.{ai:summary}<p>Canada is increasing its humanitarian aid to Lebanon by $15 million in response to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The funds will support Canadian and international aid organizations in providing essential services like food, water, and emergency healthcare. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

Canada adds $15M to aid for Lebanon and will match $6M in donations

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