Beirut: Caritas Lebanon announced the success of a humanitarian convoy consisting of 30 trucks loaded with food supplies and essential daily necessities that reached the border towns of Ain Ebel, Debel, and Rmeish on Friday.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the convoy reflects a strong humanitarian commitment toward residents who have chosen to remain in their villages despite extremely difficult circumstances. The convoy set off on Thursday, May 7th, but was only able to reach its destination on the 8th, after overcoming security obstacles that had initially prevented access to these areas.
Representatives of religious and international organizations, including the Maronite Patriarch's envoy Bishop Charbel Abdallah, Caritas Lebanon President Father Samir Ghaoui, and Papal Nuncio Secretary Father Yakov Tomaszewski, along with the Lebanese Rotary Club and the Maronite Patriarchal Foundation for Comprehensive Development, supported the convoy's mission, demonstrating national and humanitarian solidarity.
Caritas Lebanon stated that these convoys have become the only lifeline connecting residents of these towns to basic necessities amid the absence of regular supply routes. The organization described the resilience of the population as a model of courage and steadfastness, pledging continued support within available means.
In a field update on Saturday, the organization mentioned that the return to Beirut was initially impossible due to a bombed road, forcing the convoy to head towards the Irish UNIFIL base for safety. The convoy, with its entire team and thirty trucks, eventually returned to Beirut safely after confirming that road conditions allowed for a safe return.
Caritas Lebanon reiterated its commitment to supporting the people of the South and all Lebanese, emphasizing unity and resilience in overcoming challenges.