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World Bank projects 6.4% contraction for Lebanon’s economy

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August 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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World Bank projects 6.4% contraction for Lebanon’s economy

The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon's fragile recovery, predicting a 6.4% contraction in the economy.

The World Bank said the Israel-Hezbollah conflict has severely disrupted Lebanon's fragile recovery, predicting a 6.4% contraction in the economy.