The World Bank says the cost of reconstruction and recovery for Lebanon following the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at $11 billion.

Hezbollah rallied thousands of its supporters for the funeral of its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air strike in September. The funeral on February 23 was an opportunity for the Lebanese group to send a message: Despite the losses it has experienced in the past several months,

The World Bank issued a new estimate Friday for Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery needs following 14 months of Israel-Hezbollah destructive war, putting it at $11 billion.

Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery needs following the conflict with Israel are estimated at $11 billion, a report issued by the World Bank concluded on Friday. (Reporting by Timour Azhari, Writing by Muhammad Al Gebaly) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.

Lebanon's reconstruction and recovery after the Israel-Hezbollah war will cost an estimated $11 billion, a report from the World Bank said on Friday. The World Bank concluded that $3 billion to $5 billion of the $11 billion estimate will need to be publicly financed,

The World Bank has estimated that Lebanon will require approximately $11 billion for recovery and reconstruction following the devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah, which ended with a ceasefire in November 2024.