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Qatar Pledges $434 Million Aid to Lebanon Amid Tensions

1/27/2026

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Qatar will provide Lebanon about $434 million in support, including a $40 million grant and a $360 million project to improve electricity for 1.5 million subscribers.
Qatari Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi urged Lebanon to recover and attract Gulf investments.
Qatar will fund scholarships and support the return of 100,000 Syrian refugees.
International support for Lebanon remains contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament and reforms, amid tensions with Israel over ceasefire violations.

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Qatar will provide Lebanon about $434 million in support, including a $40 million grant and a $360 million project to improve electricity for 1.5 million subscribers.
Qatari Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi urged Lebanon to recover and attract Gulf investments.
Qatar will fund scholarships and support the return of 100,000 Syrian refugees.
International support for Lebanon remains contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament and reforms, amid tensions with Israel over ceasefire violations.