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At least 35% of Lebanese citizens are living below the poverty line, as reported by Social Affairs Minister Haneen Sayed, with nearly half of the population relying on state assistance. The Lebanese Parliament has approved a $250 million World Bank loan for infrastructure reconstruction, but Sayed deemed the funding insufficient amidst ongoing military conflict and a prolonged social crisis. Major reconstruction efforts are anticipated to begin in 2026, contingent on security stability and the assessment of damaged areas.