War impact on Lebanon: Officials warn 10% economic drop, $20 billion damage | TheBriefWire
War impact on Lebanon: Officials warn 10% economic drop, $20 billion damage
Published 20 June 2026 · india
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and the wider US–Israel confrontation with Iran are hitting Lebanon again, as it continues to recover from the 2024
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and the wider US–Israel confrontation with Iran are hitting Lebanon again, as it continues to recover from the 2024 war and the 2019 financial collapse.
Officials warn the current escalation could shrink the economy by up to 10% and cause up to $20 billion in total damage. Al Jazeera’s Zeina
Khodr reports from Tyre. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: June 20, 2026 • 10:42 PM IST · Updated: June 20, 2026 • 11:11 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel and the wider US–Israel confrontation with Iran are hitting Lebanon again, as it continues to recover from the 2024 war and the 2019 financial collapse.
Officials warn the current escalation could shrink the economy by up to 10% and cause up to $20 billion in total damage.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Tyre.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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