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Jun 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia lifts five-year ban on Lebanese imports, signaling thaw in Gulf-Lebanon relations

Saudi Arabia announced the end of a roughly five-year ban on imports from Lebanon, marking a significant step toward rebuilding ties between Lebanon and Gulf countries and offering potential relief to Lebanese businesses affected by years of conflict involving Hezbollah and Israel.

Jun 10, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪The ban was first imposed in 2021 on Lebanese fruit and vegetable imports, which were allegedly used for drug smuggling.
  • ▪Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon have been high for years due to the political influence of the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
  • ▪Saudi Arabia has lifted a roughly five-year ban on imports from Lebanon.

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LebanonMiddle East regional alliances & rivalriesSaudi Arabia’s regional role

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