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Ya Libnan
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Hezbollah MP: We have 2 plans for reconstruction
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said today : 'We have two plans for reconstruction: the first relates to funding for destroyed homes, and the second relates to rebuilding infrastructure.' Fadlallah emphasized that 'the state is responsible for its citizens regarding reconstruction, and 400,000 families have been affected by the shelter and restoration project implemented by Hezbollah.' He added, 'If we want to implement the ministerial statement, the Taif Agreement, and what the constitution stipulates, why is there a delay in implementing the electoral law?' According to analysts , 'Hezbollah keeps forgetting that it was the one that started the war against Israel and no country in the world is willing to help in the reconstruction of the hundreds of thousands of homes or infrastructure as long as the party refuses to disarm and hand over its weapons to the Lebanese army. The estimated cost of reconstruction according to the World bank is $11 billion. Lebanon has been trying for several years to secure an IMF backed loan of $3 billion and hasn't been able to so far and Fadlallah knows that. Lebanon is in no position handle such a task on its own. One analyst told Ya Libnan ' All Fadlallah is doing is shifting the blame , to make Hezbollah look good'. Hezbollah is considered the master of deception in Lebanon'.
Shafaq News
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Lebanese Hezbollah MP: Israeli strikes on Iran signal broader escalation
Shafaq News/ On Saturday, Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Hezbollah's Resistance bloc, described the latest Israeli strikes on Iranian targets as a clear act of aggression, emphasizing that Iran acts independently, defends its people, and responds decisively to threats. In remarks to al-Mayadeen, Fadlallah referred to Iran as a 'key regional power' that manages its own defense and strategic decisions without relying on outside actors, stressing that Tehran follows a consistent policy: it responds directly when confronted. He also addressed claims that regional groups operate as proxies, rejecting this narrative. According to Fadlallah, these movements are rooted in local resistance, not external command. 'There is no such thing as 'Iranian arms'—these are resistance movements,' he stressed. 'There are no agents or intermediaries. The adversary is trying to mislead public opinion.' His remarks came amid a sharp escalation in tensions following Israel's launch of Operation Rising Lion, a large-scale campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure. In response, Tehran carried out retaliatory strikes under the banner of True Promise 3. Yesterday, Hezbollah released a statement, denouncing Israel's military actions. The group also warned that continued strikes on Iranian positions would intensify the conflict, further galvanizing resistance forces across the region.
LBCI
02-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Hezbollah MP slams new fuel pricing policy, says government burdening citizens instead of easing crisis
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah criticized the Lebanese government Monday for what he described as a new 'tax' on citizens, accusing it of increasing the cost of living instead of addressing urgent socioeconomic issues. He pointed to unmet promises of 24/7 electricity and lower household expenses, saying instead that people now face weekly fuel price adjustments and soaring costs across essential goods—particularly in electricity. He denounced the price hikes, stressing that 'solving the state's financial crisis should not come at the expense of its citizens.'
Nahar Net
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
MP says Hezbollah has 'nothing to offer' before govt. honors 'commitments'
by Naharnet Newsdesk 31 May 2025, 11:41 Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah on Saturday said 'the stances we're hearing from some of the government components do not only contravene the Ministerial Statement, but are against it and its total opposite.' These stances 'evade the responsibilities that were pledged to the Lebanese people,' Fadlallah added. He noted that the first three clauses of the Ministerial Statement talk about post-war reconstruction, deterring Israel and taking steps to liberate Israeli-occupied Lebanese territory. 'But what have they done regarding these three clauses? Has the government implemented what it had committed itself to in the reconstruction file? There are five or six clauses that should be implemented before tackling the issue of defending Lebanon, which requires a national security strategy,' Fadlallah added, referring to the thorny issue of Hezbollah's arms. 'Let no one ask us to implement the Ministerial Statement in a reversed manner, in a way putting the cart before the horse. Implement your obligations first and then request things from us, because we no longer have anything to offer to anyone in any form, neither in south Lebanon, nor outside south Lebanon, nor in any region, because we have offered what we have and we've implemented what we had committed ourselves to on all levels,' the lawmaker went on to say. 'According to the constitutional and legal texts, the incumbent government is obliged to implement the stipulations of this Ministerial Statement, and we have no other words about anything else. When they implement these clauses we would talk about the other things,' Fadlallah added.
LBCI
29-05-2025
- General
- LBCI
Hezbollah's arsenal remains: Lebanon stalls on disarmament as international community awaits
Report by Maroun Nassif, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi February 26, 2025, marked the confidence vote session of Lebanon's new government. Ninety-two days have passed since then, but there has been no tangible progress on one of its most critical commitments: disarming all non-state actors and ensuring that weapons are solely in the hands of the Lebanese state. Despite repeated promises, Lebanon's official stance on the issue has moved at what critics describe as a "snail's pace." The international community continues to watch closely, expecting decisive action. Yet, Hezbollah maintains that it is willing to cooperate—only once the government fully implements both the ministerial statement and the inaugural presidential speech. When asked to clarify this position, MP Hassan Fadlallah confirmed that cooperation remains conditional. While the Lebanese Army has reportedly deployed across most of the area south of the Litani River, except the five Israeli-occupied hills, and has secured approximately 80% of Hezbollah's weapons stockpiles in that region, the remainder lies in areas that require demining. Efforts are ongoing, but they are far from sufficient. The broader concern remains north of the Litani, where Hezbollah's arsenal has not been addressed. Both President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam are reportedly fully aware of the need to resolve this matter. Meanwhile, Israel has shown no intention of withdrawing from the five occupied hills and continues its violations and targeted assassinations. Talks over Hezbollah's detained fighters remain stalled, leaving the process in a political deadlock. Observers now question whether a breakthrough might come from initiating a national defense dialogue—one that Hezbollah might join unconditionally—or from jumpstarting reconstruction efforts to build trust, potentially starting with the $250 million World Bank loan designated for that purpose. In any case, the issue of disarmament requires urgent action before the country risks sliding back into a broader conflict—something Israel may be preparing for more eagerly than any other scenario.
