War and displacement deepen Lebanon’s economic crisis

Lebanon (MNN) -- Lebanon’s economy is suffering another blow as war and displacement deter visitors at the start of the tourism season.Economy Minister Amer Bisat says Lebanon has lost an estimated $2 billion since the beginning of March, approximately 7 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP). The Lebanese terror group Hezbollah renewed strikes on Israel on March 2, effectively ending a 2024 ceasefire.According to analysts, the latest clashes between Hezbollah and Israel are costing Lebanon