A UN-backed assessment found that the Israel-Hezbollah war has caused about US$1.38 billion in direct building damage in southern Lebanon, with more than 11,000 buildings completely destroyed. BEIRUT: Direct damage to buildings in south Lebanon in the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah is estimated at around US$1.38 billion, a UN agency and a Lebanese research centre said Monday (Jun 22). "In total, 11,095 buildings were completely destroyed, impacting 17,891 housing units, while 2,242