Lebanon's prime minister and the UN humanitarian agency on October 1 said they were launching an appeal for more than $400 million to address the humanitarian crisis amid Israel's offensive on Lebanon, reported from AFP.

"Prime Minister Najib Mikati and Humanitarian Coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza today launched a $426 million flash appeal to mobilize urgent resources for civilians affected by the escalating conflict and resulting humanitarian crisis in Lebanon," the UN humanitarian agency Ocha said.

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