Direct damage to buildings in southern Lebanon caused by the latest conflict between Israel and Hizbollah has been estimated at approximately US$1.38 billion, according to a joint assessment by a United Nations agency and a Lebanese research centre.
The valuation underscores the severe infrastructure toll of the hostilities, which have persisted alongside broader regional tensions.
The figure represents a direct cost estimate for structural damage, excluding wider economic disruptions or humanitarian costs.
This assessment follows earlier reports from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which indicated that more than 11,000 buildings were completely destroyed during Israeli airstrikes in March and April.
The cumulative destruction highlights the scale of reconstruction challenges facing Lebanon as the conflict continues.
The updated damage estimate comes as diplomatic efforts remain strained, with regional actors seeking to de-escalate tensions.