Singapore gives US$100,000 to help people in Lebanon

Introduction

Singapore gave US$100,000 to a help program for Lebanon. Jordan leads this program. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this on April 23. The money is for the bad situation from the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Main Body

The money will buy medical supplies, food, shelter, and hygiene items for people in Lebanon. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs watched the situation in Lebanon. Lebanese officials say more than 2,400 people died. More than one million people left their homes. Also, the fighting destroyed more than 62,000 houses. The fighting got worse in early March 2025. This happened after Hezbollah joined the fighting between the United States, Israel, and Iran. A 10-day stop to the fighting between Israel and Lebanon ends on April 26. The United States helped make this stop. On April 23, people from both countries met in Washington. Lebanon wants the stop to continue for one more month. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked all sides to follow the stop. It asked them to talk for a long peace. It also asked them to protect people and buildings.

Conclusion

Singapore's money is a small help for the big need. The situation now depends on the talks about stopping the fighting and the future of the conflict.

Vocabulary Learning

fighting
When people or groups use weapons to hurt each other.戰鬥
Example:The fighting destroyed many houses.
help
To give support or make something easier for someone.幫助
Example:Singapore gave money to help people in Lebanon.
home
The place where you live.
Example:Many people left their homes because of the fighting.
money
Coins or paper used to buy things.
Example:The money will buy medical supplies and food.
people
Men, women, and children.人們
Example:More than one million people left their homes.