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LBCI
5 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
After meeting Gebran Bassil, Hezbollah warns of risks of internal fragmentation
A Hezbollah delegation met Tuesday with Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil, amid heightened political and security tensions. Following the meeting, MP Ali Fayyad stressed the need for a unified national stance, warning that 'the situation is delicate and difficult, but Lebanon must not compromise its core interests.' Fayyad, speaking on behalf of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, said that 'the more united Lebanon is internally, the more capable it will be in resisting external pressure.' He called for a single, official Lebanese position centered on three priorities: an Israeli withdrawal, an end to hostile actions, and the release of detainees— describing these as the starting points for a Lebanese-led resolution process. Fayyad also warned that the risks facing Lebanon do not target one group or region alone. 'The worst-case scenario would be turning the conflict from a Lebanese-Israeli one into a Lebanese-Lebanese crisis — and that is something we must avoid,' he said.
LBCI
05-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Amid reconstruction talks, Hezbollah urges Lebanon to act on available donor funds — the details
Report by Nada Andraos, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian During a meeting between the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc delegation and Lebanon's prime minister on Wednesday, the main topic discussed was reconstruction. Hezbollah, which hasconsistently urged the government and state institutions to assume their responsibilities and initiate reconstruction of areas damaged by Israeli strikes, presented the prime minister with a detailed proposal based on a damage assessment it conducted in the south, the Bekaa region, and the southern suburbs of Beirut. According to the group, the government can begin work using a $250 million World Bank loan in addition to €75 million in support provided by France. Work could start on projects that can be completed within this funding, especially since the reconstruction process is being approached in three phases: removing rubble and debris, conducting partial and structural repairs, and carrying out full reconstruction. The group's delegation proposed that the government begin with the first two phases—removing rubble and debris while simultaneously starting partial and structural repairs. Hezbollah's survey found that 460 buildings require partial or structural repair at an estimated cost of $37 million, which would allow 7,020 families to return. In the south, the group estimated that similar repairs would cost $100 million and enable 20,000 families to return to their homes. The prime minister, who listened closely to Hezbollah's presentation, affirmed that the government is fully assuming its responsibilities and is working on a comprehensive reconstruction plan. The Grand Serail is also finalizing preparations to host the reconstruction donor conference on June 10. In parallel, Baabda is following up on the file through the president's adviser for reconstruction affairs, Ali Hamie, who, according to LBCI, will represent the president in meetings of the ministerial committee overseeing the file to stay informed about ongoing assessments and mapping. Meanwhile, the president continues outreach efforts, requesting international support to help Lebanon secure reconstruction funding.
