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

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.

Despite a truce agreement reached on 27 November 2024, Israel has maintained strategic positions along the border

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.