A local Druze can be heard: "There are more people here defending Hezbullah against their own sect than there are Hezbullah supporters in Lebanon." These people helped hide half of the resistance force in their homes, away from a small lynching mob.

Who abetted the mob into thinking Hezbullah was endangering them? It is allegedly a former Lahd Militia member (SLA), currently on the run and not yet arrested.

Unfortunately, this set of events triggered civil unrest in mixed areas, where overzealous pro-resistance Syrians and Sunnis forced out Druze merchants for a short period of time.

No truth to any Hezbullah being involved.

In return, Druze militia members from PSP (Walid Jomblat's political party) attacked a couple of passenger Vans owned by shia on a highway connecting Beirut and Beqaa.

Eventually, Druze elders obviated the situation and called for calmness and Shia-Druze unity.

Later on, statements were issued:

⬥ "The municipality of Shwayya regrets the unintended incident and confirms coexistence and the support to the army and to the resistance". "It is certain that the identity of the rocket launchers was not known, thank God that things ended here."

⬥ Sheikh Akl (photo) of the Unitarian Druze sect in Lebanon: "The response of the resistance to the Israeli aggression is natural, and we all stand by the resistance and our right to defend the land and the homeland."

https://bintjbeil.org/post/44073/

It must be said that in the eyes of the Lebanese law and the Lebanese army, the actions of Hezbullah were lawful, thus their release was expected.

Start of the thread:
t.me/LebUpdate/19373

📈 Shortage of fuel:

After the decision to lift subsidies, the price of gasoline (20L) will increase from 76,600 ⁠LL to 336,000 ⁠LL.

The price of diesel (20L) will increase from 57,000 ⁠LL to 278,000 ⁠LL.

That's a x5 increase and more than 1/3rd of the MONTHLY minimum wage.

Shortage of fuel:

⬥ President Aoun summons the governor of the Banque du Liban after his decision to lift subsidies without any consultations with the presidency and the convenient political bodies in Lebanon.

⬥ Gebran Bassil: The unilateral decision of the governor to suddenly lift the subsidy completely contradicts the government's decision and the laws of the Parliament. This is a new coup.

⬥ Director of Al-Zahrani facilities Ziad Al-Zain: The diesel import companies own 78 million liters of diesel in their tanks as of yesterday, and none have been distributed to the markets as they await the lifting of subsidies to sell it and earn millions of dollars.

Gas companies in the Bekaa announced that they will stop filling or replacing gas bottles (for homes), and would permanently close their doors to customers until further notice.

📈 The transportion fee for one passenger from Tripoli to Beirut rose to 35,000 ⁠LL, which prompted a large number of workers not to go to work.

Before the current crisis:
- From Halba to Tripoli: 3,000 ⁠LL
- From Tripoli to Beirut: 5,000 ⁠LL

During the last few weeks/days:
- From Halba to Tripoli: 8,000 ⁠LL
- From Tripoli to Beirut: 10,000 ⁠LL

By: @‌‌‎MMas2ool

Several road junctions between Beirut and south Lebanon have been blocked by protestors over the fuel and economic crisis.

Photos from Naameh road.

Road blockages in the Damour area are due to congestion in front of petrol stations in the area.

Choueifat road has been blocked by trucks and vans in protest of the fuel prices.

Jnah - Marriott highway.

Today's parliamentary session has been postponed, after most MPs abstained from participating.

The northern entrance to the city of Sidon was blocked off at Al-Hilaliya Road in protest against the lifting of subsidies.

Anniversary of the July War:

Al-Hajj Kazem, one of the Air Defense officers who shot down an Israeli helicopter on this day in 2006:

"In the next war, the skies of Lebanon should not be safe for the Israeli air force of all kinds. We will break the back of this force, and we will start with a new major equation that begins with the air force, especially military aviation. The Israelis will understand from this."

He continues: "We know that the equation of the great battle that Sayyed Nasrallah spoke of will begin with striking the targets of the air force, especially warplanes."

30-minute interview:
https://www.alahednews.com.lb/article.php?id=34156&cid=142

Al-Makassed Hospital announces its inability to receive and treat patients due to the lack of fuel oil at the hospital (National Agency)

General Security Directorate:

"The large crowd in front of our centers is due to the unprecedented rush of citizens to submit applications for passport."

Northern Palestine: A large fire broke out at the Lebanese-Palestinian border about an hour ago. Kiryat Shmona residents are being evacuated.

By: @‌‌‎YounesZaatari

An IDF patrol attempted to kidnap the shepherd M.H. in Jabal Al-Sedana, however the shepherd managed to escape with his flock towards the town of Shebaa - Hasbaya district (National Agency)

Ghazieh: A car driver ran over a rioter on the highway after he refused to stop.

The young man was taken to the "Al-Raee Hospital" and the protesters damaged the driver's car.