Countries across the world are offering their assistance to Lebanon
In a unified show of compassion, over the last 24 hours, countries across the world have offered a helping hand to Lebanon
[Aug. 5, 2020: The Brighter Side of News]
In a unified show of compassion and support, over the last 24 hours, countries across the world have offered a helping hand to Lebanon in the wake of the massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday evening.
Israel Response
Several Israeli leaders and departments tweeted messages of support and offers for assistance.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu contacted regional UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov in hopes that Lebanon would accept Israeli aid via the world body, if not directly. Mladenov confirmed the Israeli offer on Twitter.
Unfathomable tragedy unfolding in #Beirut. The region and the world must come together to help the people of #Lebanon through this time of anguish. #Israel has already offered assistance through the #UN. #BeirutBlast
— Nickolay E. MLADENOV (@nmladenov) August 4, 2020
Israel President Reuven Rivlin tweeted in Hebrew, Arabic and English that the Jewish state’s desire to help is sincere, and that Israel stands with Lebanon in this time of tragedy.
We share the pain of the Lebanese people and sincerely reach out to offer our aid at this difficult time. https://t.co/E9xyZGMVnE
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) August 4, 2020
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UK Response
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted the following.
The pictures and videos from Beirut tonight are shocking. All of my thoughts and prayers are with those caught up in this terrible incident. The UK is ready to provide support in any way we can, including to those British nationals affected.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) August 4, 2020
France Response
France's President Macron is set to visit Lebanon on Thursday to meet Lebanese political leaders including the president and prime minister, the Elysée Palace has said.
The country is also sending several tons of aid and emergency workers. Lebanon is a former French protectorate and the two nations retain close political and economic ties.
Nous déployons au Liban un détachement de la sécurité civile et plusieurs tonnes de matériel sanitaire. Des urgentistes vont également rejoindre Beyrouth au plus vite pour renforcer les hôpitaux. La France est déjà engagée.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) August 5, 2020
EU Response
The European Union is sending around 100 firefighters and other material specialised in search and rescue, said the EU's Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič.
At this difficult time, the #EU stands by the people of #Lebanon. We are now coordinating the deployment of over a 100 highly trained firefighters,with vehicles, dogs & equipment, specialised in search & rescue to help save lives in #Beirut. My statement?https://t.co/SxwKCwR7Fx
— Janez Lenarčič (@JanezLenarcic) August 5, 2020
United States Response
President Donald Trump said the United States "stands ready to assist Lebanon".
BREAKING: President Trump says deadly Beirut explosion “looks like a terrible attack.”
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 4, 2020
“Our prayers go out to all the victims and their families. The United States stands ready to assist Lebanon.” pic.twitter.com/fg30MSOQUg
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reached out to Lebanes Prime Minister Hassan and also tweeted his sympathies and re.stated the US commitment to assist.
Spoke this morning with Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab to express my deepest condolences in the wake of the horrible explosion in Beirut. The U.S. stands in solidarity with the Lebanese people and remains committed to assist with the aftermath of this terrifying event.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) August 5, 2020
Turkey's Response
The Turkish government is preparing to send aid to Lebanon after a blast that claimed at least 135 lives in the country, as Ankara’s ambassador to Beirut stressed Turkey’s solidarity with Lebanon amid the disaster.
“As the Republic of Turkey, we will continue to stand by the brotherly Lebanese public,” Ambassador Hakan Çakıl told Hürriyet Daily News.
Çakıl said that the Turkish government is taking steps to send aid to Lebanon, after the deadly explosion devastated the country’s capital.
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