Presidency of the Republic: President Aoun continued studying the government formation presented by the Prime Minister-designate yesterday, and will meet with him this afternoon to complete the consultations.
The Presidency of the Republic:
"The American and French ambassadors handed President Aoun a joint letter from the foreign ministers of the United States of America and France, in which they affirmed their countries’ interest in the Lebanese situation and the need to form a new government to face the difficult circumstances in Lebanon."
"The American and French ambassadors handed President Aoun a joint letter from the foreign ministers of the United States of America and France, in which they affirmed their countries’ interest in the Lebanese situation and the need to form a new government to face the difficult circumstances in Lebanon."
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Shortage of fuel:
Tension between locals and the army in front of the entrance of the refinery in Tripoli. They are demanding diesel for the private generators.
A similar incident happened in Tyre, when some locals attempted to take over a diesel tanker.
Tension between locals and the army in front of the entrance of the refinery in Tripoli. They are demanding diesel for the private generators.
A similar incident happened in Tyre, when some locals attempted to take over a diesel tanker.
If all goes well today, a government is likely to be formed.
The president's press describes the atmosphere as positive.
The president's press describes the atmosphere as positive.
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Interview with Yossi Yishua, Israeli military correspondent (Hebrew, subnoscriptd in Arabic).
He said how they lived in fear during the war with Gaza, how the Palestinian riots caused chaos in the 1948 lands, and how it would have been much worse if Hezbullah joined the fight at a time when the IDF is getting smaller.
He said how they lived in fear during the war with Gaza, how the Palestinian riots caused chaos in the 1948 lands, and how it would have been much worse if Hezbullah joined the fight at a time when the IDF is getting smaller.
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Part 2
Thanks to @mhrezaa2c for translating.
Thanks to @mhrezaa2c for translating.
📈 Earlier today, the exchange rate reached an all-time high of 19,900 LL to only decrease back to 19,100 LL with the news of a possible government formation.
The end of the meeting between Presidents Michel Aoun and Saad Hariri at Baabda Palace.
Meeting lasted about 15-20 minutes
Meeting lasted about 15-20 minutes
🚨 Hariri gave up. He just announced he won't form a government and will step aside.
A full year was successfully wasted. Congratulations.
A full year was successfully wasted. Congratulations.
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Chaos in Tyre, south Lebanon with rioters forcing people out of restaurants and blocking roads.
Calls in Tripoli to gather in streets and protest after Hariri's failure to form a government.
Al-Badawi highway is blocked in both directions at Al-Akumi station.
- Al Naameh highway has been blocked in both directions.
- Corniche Al Mazra' road has been blocked in both directions.
- Corniche Al Mazra' road has been blocked in both directions.