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World Bank forecasts 6.4% contraction for Lebanon

Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 3:11 AM ET
Summary: 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: Aug 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: The conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon’s fragile recovery.
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