The reconstruction initiative includes financial aid for displaced families, ranging from $300 to $400, with additional support for rebuilding homes. If a house was completely destroyed, families are eligible for $8,000 to furnish a new home, as well as a rental subsidy of $6,000 annually in Beirut and Dahieh, or $4,000 outside these areas. Qassem emphasized that most of the funding for this project comes from Iran, under the leadership of Ali Khamenei.
Despite calls for broader Arab involvement in the reconstruction process, reports indicate that only Iran has provided substantial aid. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati informed the U.S. Ambassador that Iran is the primary donor for this effort, with other nations expressing interest but refusing to contribute without oversight or control.
Hezbollah officials have assured the Lebanese people that funds are secured, largely thanks to Iranian contributions. Hezbollah's Deputy Executive Council Chair, Ali Daamoush, shared that a committee has been formed to oversee the campaign and that technical teams are prioritizing the most affected areas. He promised that the reconstruction process is already underway and assured the people that help would reach everyone in need.
The campaign has also been covered extensively by Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets, including Al-Manar, which has reported that 185,000 housing units have been identified as damaged. A Hezbollah source confirmed that the $1 billion Iran transferred to the group on the first day of the cease-fire is being used to fund these reconstruction efforts, separate from the funds managed by Hezbollah's bank, Al-Qard al-Hassan.
Hezbollah's leadership has stressed that the reconstruction campaign is a demonstration of their resilience, with Deputy Political Council Chair Mahmoud Komati asserting that the group will not allow any external interference that might impact its control over the process. He also warned that southern Lebanon's residents will return to their homes, and anyone who tries to block this effort will be treated as an occupier.
The reconstruction project continues to evolve as Hezbollah maintains its position that they will rebuild Lebanon with or without outside assistance, underscoring their commitment to restoring the country despite ongoing challenges.
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