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Lebanon's War Costs Reach Billions | Lebanon News
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam delivered a sobering financial and humanitarian update in Parliament, revealing that recent conflicts have cost between $3-4 billion, with total economic damage reaching $4-5 billion — and the cumulative cost of all wars since 2020 could hit $27 billion. Over 250,000 people remain displaced, with the government allocating $52 million for aid — a drop in international support has made recovery even harder. Salam insisted Lebanon’s state alone holds authority to negotiate peace, arguing that rebuilding requires money, which demands trust, which hinges on a…
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