Israel offers aid to Lebanon after blast, Israeli ministers say
Israel on Tuesday offered humanitarian aid to Lebanon, with which it is still technically at war, following the huge explosions that rocked Beirut, killing dozens of people and wounding thousands.
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- Published Date: 10:59 | 04 August 2020
- Modified Date: 12:13 | 05 August 2020
Israel has offered humanitarian assistance to Lebanon after a massive explosion rocked its capital Beirut on Tuesday, Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz said.
"Israel has approached Lebanon through international security and diplomatic channels and has offered the Lebanese government medical and humanitarian assistance," a written statement from Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said.
Lebanon's health minister said more than 25 people had been killed and over 2,500 injured in the blast at the Beirut port area.
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