Lebanese citizens have voiced increasing discontent over compensation payments offered by Hezbollah for war-related property damage, with complaints ranging from insufficient payouts to significant delays in processing claims.

According to an investigation by Al-Modon, a key concern is the qualifications of engineers conducting property assessments. Hezbollah has contracted a large number of engineers, some with backgrounds outside civil engineering, raising concerns about the accuracy of damage assessments.

"Inexperienced engineers often make critical errors in calculating the extent of damage, such as failing to accurately measure the thickness of damaged glass or properly assess the quality and size of damaged furniture," a source within Hezbollah's assessment teams told Al-Modon.

Furthermore, discrepancies in compensation amounts have fueled public anger.

"Many property owners have received compensation orders that cover only a fraction of the actual repair costs, while their neighbors, with less severe damage, have received substantially higher amounts," the source added.

Concerns have also been raised about potential favoritism and the influence of personal relationships in determining compensation amounts.

Hezbollah has set a ceiling of $8,000 for furniture damages but has not imposed a limit on structural repairs. However, the actual compensation often falls short of covering repair costs due to rising material prices and profiteering by some contractors.

To address these concerns, sources within Hezbollah have suggested establishing standardized guidelines for damage assessments and ensuring that only qualified engineers are involved in the process.