World Bank projects Lebanon's economy to contract by 6.4 percent due to conflict

Al Jazeera · first seen 22.08.2026

The World Bank reports that ongoing conflict with Israel has derailed Lebanon's economic recovery, driving up inflation and consumer prices.

World Bank projects 6.4 percent economic contraction for Lebanon
Conflict with Israel is cited as the driver halting economic recovery

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Al Jazeera — World Bank projects war-hit Lebanon’s economy to contract by 6.4 percent

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