In this interview, Raya El Hassan, who has served as both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Interior and Municipalities of Lebanon, delivers an in-depth examination of the economic fallout from the ongoing war in Gaza, affecting Lebanon and the wider region. She delves into the specific repercussions on Lebanon’s southern area, notably in sectors like agriculture, housing, and infrastructure, which have suffered significantly. Additionally, El Hassan highlights the broader impacts these tensions have on the country’s social fabric.