Sanctions on political class:

⬥ US Ambassador Dorothy Shea: "We welcomed the new sanctions announced by the European Union to enhance accountability and reform in Lebanon, and we will continue to coordinate with our partners on the necessary measures."

⬥ On July 30, the European Union adopted a legal framework for the possibility of sanctions on Lebanese individuals and entities responsible of:
- obstructing the formation of a government or the holding of election;
- obstructing plans to improve accountability and good governance in the public sector;
- serious financial misconduct.

It consists of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze.

Gaza: The Israeli occupation army confiscated 23 tons of chocolate before entering Gaza, on the basis that they will be sold to fund Hamas.

Four #Palestinian teenagers were shot dead last night by the Israeli occupation forces in Jenin, north of the occupied West Bank. The four were identified as Nour Jarrar, Raed Abusaif, Amjad Hussainiya, and Saleh Ammar.

Quoting this IDF statement, we can officially say the IDF operation in Gaza failed to deter Hamas and achieve its objectives.

Resistance in Gaza fired two rockets at occupied Palestine.

Beqaa - NNA:

⬥ 400,000 liters of diesel were confiscated by the Sixth Intervention Regiment in central Beqaa. Work is underway to distribute it for the benefit of hospitals, bakeries and Zahle Electricity.

⬥ More than 200,000 liters of diesel were seized in eastern Baalbek and will also be distributed to hospitals and bakeries in the area.

Clahses in Sidon city, accompanied by gunfire, over a dispute related to subnoscriptions to private electricity generators.

The dollar exchange rate decreased further to 18,000 LL.

This decease is likely related to the positive news about the upcoming formation of a government in Lebanon.

Explosion of an Israeli cluster bomb in Kafr Tibnet, one of millions fired at Lebanon in 2006, causing a number of injuries.

Diesel confiscated in Beqaa:

According to local reports, the fuel was confiscated from Ibrahim Al-Sakr, a leading figure in the "Lebanese Forces" militia. (1/2)

⋯ The 400,000 liters that were found in Riyaq, Beqaa, were located in newly-built underground infrastructure as seen in this video. (2/2)

Occupied Palestine: During a demonstration against the agricultural policy of the Israeli government in the Avivim settlement:

Dozens of settlers damaged the border fence with Lebanon and threatened to cross into Lebanese territory and commit suicide.

By: @‌‌‎YounesZaatari

Shortage of fuel:

Banque du Liban agreed the purchase of two shipments of fuel for the companies “Liquid Gas” and “Universal Terminals” at an exchange rate of 3900, containing 80 ⁠million ⁠L of diesel. This is sufficient for 5 to 6 ⁠days.

However, it refused to buy a 40 ⁠million ⁠L of gasoline shipment.

Another Gas station has been burned by outlaws in the area, accompanied by shooting.

Video of the second gas station that was burned by Zaieter tribe. It is owned by Jabal Amel association.

The Lebanese army deployed to the area to arrest the bandits and shooters.

From the Lebanese army deployed to the area.

Full story:

Those outlaws took by force control over the gas stations in the area and the supply of gasoline to sell in the black market, so the owner of those gas stations complained to the army during their recent campaign. They attacked him and his business in revenge.