World Bank Estimates It Will Take $11 Billion to Rebuild Lebanon During Post-War Reconstruction

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World Bank says Lebanon needs $11bn for post-war reconstruction

The World Bank on Friday estimated Lebanon​​​​​​'s recovery and reconstruction costs at $11bn following the war between Israel and Hezbollah, which ended with a ceasefire last November.

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According to the report, Nabatiyeh and other governorates in southern Lebanon were "most damaged" at 47% and 23% of total damage, respectively, followed by Mount Lebanon, which includes Beirut's southern suburbs at 16%.

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World Bank estimates $11 billion needed for reconstruction of Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah war

The report said the economic cost of the conflict on Lebanon totals $14 billion, with damage to physical structures amounting to $6.8 billion and economic losses from reduced productivity, foregone revenues, and operating costs reaching $7.2 billion.

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