Lebanon’s economic situation remains precarious as the country struggles with a crisis that began in 2019. While there were signs of a fragile recovery in the previous year, the renewed conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has stalled progress and deepened the nation's financial instability.

According to the World Bank, the Lebanese economy is expected to shrink by 6.4 percent throughout this year. Simultaneously, inflation is projected to reach approximately 17.5 percent, placing significant pressure on the purchasing power of local households. This economic strain is creating a widening divide across the country, affecting daily business operations, consumer behavior, and the general standard of living for the population. The persistence of these conditions suggests that the recovery efforts seen in 2023 have been largely undone by the current regional security environment.