Lebanon's Economy Minister said the war with Israel has cost the country more than $16 billion since 2024, according to a single unverified report. The minister did not provide a breakdown of the figure or independent verification.
Lebanon's Economy Minister claimed Thursday that the war with Israel, ongoing since 2024, has cost Lebanon over $16 billion. The minister did not elaborate on the breakdown or methodology behind the estimate. The figure comes from a single unverified report. The Zioneer has previously reported on the war's economic toll on both sides, including statements by Prime Minister Netanyahu that Israel inflicted up to $1 trillion in damage to Iran's economy, but the Lebanese minister's claim is a new, specific figure from a Beirut official. No independent verification or breakdown of the $16 billion figure has been provided.
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