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Lebanon Seeks IMF Aid Amid $7 Billion Damage from Conflict

4/17/2026

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Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said on April 16 that Lebanon is pursuing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending program and seeks a staff-level agreement, despite Israeli strikes hindering progress.
He said the conflict has caused $7 billion in damages, with further assessments pending.
Jaber emphasized halting attacks to enable collaboration with the World Bank for damage evaluation.
A 10-day ceasefire was established to pause hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber said on April 16 that Lebanon is pursuing an International Monetary Fund (IMF) lending program and seeks a staff-level agreement, despite Israeli strikes hindering progress.
He said the conflict has caused $7 billion in damages, with further assessments pending.
Jaber emphasized halting attacks to enable collaboration with the World Bank for damage evaluation.
A 10-day ceasefire was established to pause hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.