France, March 11 -- The aid will include sanitation kits, hygiene supplies, mattresses, lamps and a mobile medical post intended to support civilians, Barrot told the French broadcaster TF1.

"What we have decided is to triple the volume of aid that will arrive this week," he said.

The announcement comes as violence linked to the regional war spreads in Lebanon.

Israeli air strikes have hit several areas of the country in recent days as fighting with the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement continues.

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