The current losses have exceed Lebanon's GDP in 2023, which was $18 billion, reports the Middle East Eye.

The war with Israel has already cost Lebanon $20 billion, Lebanese minister of economy and trade, Amin Salam, told Bloomberg.

The losses so far have exceed Lebanon's GDP in 2023, which was $18 billion, reports the Middle East Eye.

It added that the direct and indirect losses of Lebanon include the near-total cessation of tourism and agriculture, damage to buildings, and increased unemployment.