No Reconstruction Funds Without Reforms and Hezbollah Disarmament Report Says

Lebanese authorities are reportedly encountering resistance from key international stakeholders, especially within the Arab world, regarding financial support for reconstruction efforts. According to a report published Friday by Nidaa al-Watan, this hesitation stems from broader concerns tied to Lebanon’s political trajectory and regional stability.

Donor nations, both Arab and Western, have communicated to Lebanon that they are unwilling to commit to any rebuilding initiatives until there is greater clarity on the country’s future direction. These governments are reportedly linking their participation to specific political and security conditions within Lebanon, notably the state’s capacity to carry out comprehensive structural reforms.

A major point of contention remains Hezbollah’s role. Sources cited in the report indicated that foreign backers are making their involvement conditional upon the Lebanese state’s ability to assert full control, including the disarmament of Hezbollah. Additionally, they insist on preventing the group from reestablishing its financial and military networks.

Diplomatic sources quoted by the paper suggest that countries are not prepared to invest in Lebanon’s reconstruction while the political and security environment remains unsettled. Without a viable roadmap to peace and state-led reform, they fear their investments may be undermined by renewed instability or conflict.

The report further noted that while there have been verbal commitments of support from Arab and European capitals, tangible actions are being withheld. These countries are said to be waiting for concrete initiatives by the Lebanese government and clear policy signals from Washington before making any financial commitments.