NNA - Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transportation, Dr. Ali Hamieh, on Friday stressed that rebuilding areas damaged by Israeli aggression is a national responsibility. 

Hamieh called for a comprehensive damage assessment, covering both residential and non-residential areas, using the same criteria set for aid distribution.  

"We have finalized the aid assessment mechanism for damaged buildings, which should be the first item on the new Cabinet’s agenda," he said, dismissing concerns of internal obstruction. 

Hamieh emphasized full transparency in cooperation with the World Bank, viewing it as a key step in restoring international trust.

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