Israeli Wars May Cost Lebanon Over $27 Billion, Prime Minister Says
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said reconstruction from damage caused by Israeli military operations exceeds the state's capacity and requires Arab and international funding, according to Anadolu Agency.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the cost of reconstruction from damage caused by Israeli military operations in Lebanon could exceed $27 billion, according to a report by Turkey's Anadolu Agency.
Salam said the scale of the reconstruction needed is beyond the capacity of the Lebanese state on its own, Anadolu Agency reported.
The prime minister called for financial support from Arab countries and the wider international community to help fund reconstruction efforts, according to the agency.
Anadolu Agency did not provide additional detail on how the $27 billion estimate was calculated or specify which regions or time period the figure covers.
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, with the Lebanese government seeking outside assistance to address damage attributed to Israeli operations.
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- Israeli wars may cost Lebanon over $27B, prime minister says — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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