The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon’s fragile recovery. It projects Lebanon’s economy will contract by 6.4%, citing the impact of the disruption on the country’s economic outlook.
WHO:World Bank
WHAT:Projected Lebanon’s economy will contract by 6.4% due to disruption from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Lebanon
WHY:The conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon’s fragile recovery.
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