Can Israel Afford Another War in Lebanon? | Economy & Business

Nearly a year into the Gaza war, Israel’s economy is facing its deepest decline in years.

Military spending is exploding, borrowing is exploding and revenues are drying up.

International confidence in its economy is weakening.

Thousands of highly skilled and educated workers are leaving Israel, while attracting new talent to a country at war is a challenge.

Israeli economists fear that a broader war in the Middle East could further strain the economy.

Lebanon is in the midst of a deep economic crisis and a war with Israel could further strain its resources.

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