French ship with 100 tons of aid docks in Beirut

A French cargo ship loaded with 100 tons of humanitarian aid docked in Beirut on Monday, carrying supplies for those affected by the massive explosion at the port earlier this month.

French troops, with the help of the Lebanese army, started unloading supplies that will be delivered to the Lebanese Red Cross, and then to those made homeless by the deadly August 4 explosion.

France earlier this week, dispatched one of its amphibious assault helicopter carriers, the Tonnerre, to assist Lebanon with the destruction caused by the explosion.

Eight flights with relief supplies and personnel have also been sent by the country.

The cause of the fire that ignited nearly 3,000 tons of ammonium nitrate at Beirut’s port remains unclear.

Documents have emerged showing the country’s top leadership and security officials were aware of the chemicals stored at the port.

Popular anger has been building up in Lebanon against the ruling elite’s corruption, mismanagement and political uncertainty many blame for pushing the country toward bankruptcy and poverty.

The blast only increased the public's rage.

Lebanon’s government, which is supported by the militant Hezbollah group and its allies, resigned on August 10 and continues to serve in a caretaker capacity.

There are no formal consultations underway on who will replace Hassan Diab as prime minister and no likely candidate has emerged.

France's President Emmanuel Macron was the first leader to travel to Beirut after the explosion and has called on the implementation of reforms in the Lebanese system so that the country can access funds from the International community to help it overcome its financial and economic crisis.