Hezbollah Lebanon has recently announced a program to provide financial assistance to families whose homes have been destroyed or rendered uninhabitable as a result of the recent war with Israel. This initiative will help provide financial support to the victims of the war.
Amount and Type of Assistance
According to statements by Ali Damoush, head of Hezbollah's Executive Council, eligible families in Beirut and its southern suburbs will receive $14,000, which includes $8,000 for furniture and $6,000 for housing rent. Other families in Lebanon will receive $12,000, with $8,000 allocated for furniture and $4,000 for rent. These rates will also remain in effect for the year 2024.
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Eligibility Criteria
Damoush stated that this assistance will include families whose homes have been destroyed, declared uninhabitable, or severely damaged. Families displaced from areas occupied by Israel or nearby regions will also be eligible for this program. Only families that have used damaged properties as their primary residence and have no second home will qualify for this assistance.
Payments will be made in four installments over one year, with families residing in Beirut and its southern suburbs receiving $3,500 initially, while other families will receive $3,000. Damoush also noted that the type of assistance and eligibility will be determined based on criteria assessing the extent of damage to each property.
Consequences of the War and Humanitarian Situation
Israeli attacks and the entry of its forces into Lebanon have led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Shiite supporters of Hezbollah. This humanitarian crisis has severely impacted people's lives and increased the need for immediate support. According to information from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli attacks have left over 4,300 people dead, without distinguishing between civilians and combatants.
Hezbollah received $200 million from Iran last month to assist displaced families, although the United States has questioned Iran's ability to provide such financial aid. Ali Damoush did not respond to questions regarding this assistance and the U.S. reaction on Tuesday and refrained from disclosing the total amount Hezbollah will allocate for housing support.
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