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In an exclusive interview with This is Beirut, former Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing at the US Department of the Treasury, Daniel Glaser, explains how Hezbollah plays a role in Lebanon's economy beyond Qard al-Hassan, particularly concerning illicit activities or alternative financing.

He also discusses how the US and international sanctions affected Hezbollah's financial operations and its ability to sustain social programs through Qard al-Hassan.