Lebanese government used no means to liberate occupied land: Fadlallah
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Lebanese MP Hassan Fadlallah accuses the government of neglecting occupied land and reconstruction concerns.
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Hezbollah member of the parliament Hassan Fadlallah talks in Beirut, Lebanon, November 9, 2017 (Reuters)
Lebanese MP Hassan Fadlallah, a member of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, accused the government of failing both to reclaim occupied territory and to fulfill its responsibilities toward citizens affected by Israeli aggression.
Speaking at a press conference, Fadlallah said the government has not used any means to liberate occupied land, while instead pushing to disarm the Resistance. He argued that officials treat the Resistance’s weapons as "militia arms" under the Taif Agreement, a characterization he says contradicts the Resistance’s national role.
Fadlallah also criticized the government for its inaction on reconstruction, saying foreign pressures and external dictates have obstructed any practical steps.
He further condemned the government’s 2025 draft budget for excluding funds to rebuild homes destroyed by the Israeli aggression, calling such a move an abdication of responsibility toward citizens.
"The state has the necessary resources and the ability to allocate funds for reconstruction," Fadlallah said. "What is lacking is the political decision to act."
Reconstruction needs
The criticism comes amid mounting evidence of destruction. More than 10,000 structures were destroyed in southern Lebanon alone during "Israel's" 2024 war on Lebanon, with some municipalities such as Yarin, Dhayra, and Boustane losing over 70% of their buildings. UN-Habitat estimates that nearly 100,000 housing units were damaged overall, with 18% completely destroyed.
Additionally, the World Bank has assessed Lebanon’s reconstruction needs at around $11 billion, with initial pledges including $250 million from the World Bank, €100 million from France, and €96 million from Germany.
For its part, Hezbollah has sheltered over 50,000 displaced people and repaired hundreds of thousands of homes in war-affected areas.
