Israel re-intensified attacks killing over 9,000 people as World Bank warns of contraction

On October 8, 2023, Hezbollah joined a "support war" for Gaza, a move analysts say reshaped Lebanese politics. Following the September 2024 pager attack and the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, Israel invaded southern Lebanon in October 2024. By March 2026, Israel re-intensified attacks, killing over 9,000 people. The World Bank reports a 6 percent economic contraction by 2026.