AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLebanon Economy: The World Bank forecasts Lebanon’s real GDP will contract 6.4% in 2026 as renewed fighting hits tourism, consumption, supply chains, and business activity, with inflation projected to reach 17.5% and squeeze household purchasing power. Marine Protection: “Bomb fishing” is being linked to reef collapse, with researchers using underwater microphones to document thousands of explosions in the Coral Triangle; the practice has been recorded in at least 34 countries including Lebanon, turning reefs into “rubble” and dead coral. Local Environment Under Pressure: Reports say Israeli drones have been flying low over Beirut and Dahieh, intensifying escalation fears; while no strikes were reported, the recurring surveillance adds stress to already fragile urban life. Governance & Rights: The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon welcomed Parliament’s updated Media Law, urging full implementation and further reforms to protect journalists and press freedom. Conflict & Sanctions: Hezbollah rejected new U.S. sanctions tied to alleged links with Iran’s Quds Force, saying the measures won’t deter its resistance or Lebanon’s right to defend sovereignty.
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