Lebanon: Iraq is always by our side

INA-  BAGHDAD



Firas Al-Abyad, the minister of health for Lebanon, confirmed from the airport in Beirut that the medical assistance provided by the State of Iraq is a kind gesture. This came about following discussions between our organization and the Ministry of Health and Government of Iraq, which gave us confidence that Iraq is a nation and a people that supports Lebanon. 

"We are waiting for more than 70 tons to arrive in another Iraqi plane, and this donation consists of more than 15 tons of medicines and medical supplies that arrived on the first plane," al-Abyad stated.


"The plane is capable of evacuating about 30 injured," he continued, "and the Iraqi medical delegation that arrived in Beirut on this plane consists of about 20 doctors and health workers."

He expressed gratitude on behalf of the Lebanese government to the Iraqi state for always lending support to Lebanon, particularly in the field of health.

The Minister of Health gave an update on the number of wounded, saying that it has reached approximately 3000 so far. He noted that there are some serious injuries, and we will determine whether to send some of the injured to Iraq. This is the first aid shipment to reach Lebanon following yesterday's Zionist attack, and the Minister of Health in Iraq has assured us that he is prepared to provide any additional assistance.