Israeli attacks damaged nearly 100,000 homes in Lebanon: World Bank

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have damaged nearly 100,000 houses since October last year and have cost the country $5.1bn in economic losses, the World Bank said.

The World Bank report provided estimates for damage between 8 October 2023 and 27 October 2024, saying "the conflict...has damaged an estimated 99,209 housing units", mainly in southern Lebanon.

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had been largely contained to southern Lebanon until mid-September, when the Israeli military launched a widespread bombing campaign across the country and a ground invasion.