The Lebanese group Hezbollah has announced a broad financial distribution drive aimed at supporting families who lost their homes during the recent devastating war with the Israeli regime. Under the newly unveiled scheme, families in Beirut and its southern suburbs whose homes were completely destroyed are set to receive $14,000 each, while those located outside the capital will be allocated $12,000, alongside additional provisions for furniture replacement and recovery.

Reports from regional sources alleged that the funding is backed by Iran, which supposedly transferred $200 million to alleviate the severe economic burden on Lebanon’s Shia population. However, an official from the US regime publicly expressed doubt regarding Tehran's financial capability to execute such transfers under crippling international sanctions. Political analysts emphasize that Hezbollah also maintains autonomous revenue streams, including diaspora contributions, domestic businesses, and cryptocurrency networks, allowing it to bypass certain financial restrictions.

The development comes at a time when the Lebanese authorities are facing intense scrutiny and pressure from Washington and Israeli leadership. Last week, security forces reportedly seized hundreds of kilograms of explosives allegedly linked to the group, prompting a direct phone call from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Experts argue that Hezbollah's parallel governance and financial payouts present a severe challenge to the central government's authority and complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding border security and disarmament.

Source: www.aljazeera.com