Israeli occupation Army Spokesperson: During a physical training activity last night, one of the soldiers collapsed, and is currently in a critical situation.

This is the 3rd similar case of sudden collapse during physical training this year. Two resulted in death.

In a recent interview with Asas media, US State Department official who ended his term as Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, discussed several internal Lebanese political affairs in an obvious disrespect to Lebanon's sovereignity.

Schenker describes to Assas Nasrallah's announcement of bringing in Iranian oil as an "unbelievable story" and a "political maneuver" carried out by Hezbollah and its Secretary General to avoid the wrath of public opinion, blaming Hezbullah for being behind the fuel crisis. (1/)

Regarding the repercussions of this step, Schenker stresses that it "is a clear violation of the sanctions imposed on Iran, but the American reaction remains in the hands of the administration of President Joe Biden, and this matter in itself is a challenge."

He adds that Hezbullah's fuel stunt is an attempt to earn money, win populist points, and avoid the wrath of its people who became angry at Hezbullah, which allegedly became evident when locals in Beqaa attacked Hezbullah's MP Haj Hasan. (2/)

He then continues to accuse Hezbullah of being the main obstructer for forming a government in Lebanon.

And adds: "The most prominent challenge facing Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati lies in confronting Hezbollah with a clear position by refusing to receive Iranian oil."

He also considered that the obstacles facing Mikati are not limited to Hezbollah only: "There are the demands by Aoun and Bassil to obtain the blocking third, and if Mikati does not implement this demand, all possibilities are open." (3/)

In conclusion, Schenker revealed to "ASAS" that he had heard some names proposed for ministers in the supposed Mikati government. He described some of them as good names, and some of them as bad.

Full article: https://www.asasmedia.com/news/390073

Traffic congestion on the Jiyeh highway in the direction of Sidon, due to the large influx of cars and queues at Coral Gas Station.

Al-Majzoub: Schools are forbidden to close, and we have decided to return to education in public schools on September 27, and in private schools between September and early October.

Al-Majzoub: Due to the fuel crisis and its high prices, education will be approved for four days in public schools and secondary schools as a minimum, leaving the fifth day for distance education (online)

Lebanon's official behavior in dealing with the fuel from Iran and its complete compliance with the US veto: A country that does not dare to treat this aid as an opportunity, to hold an extraordinary meeting, and to decide to officially accept it.

The news, since the announcement of the first ship, indicated American officials, including the ambassador, “have not stopped asking allied Lebanese political forces, and other neutral ones, regarding the fuel, the options available to obstruct it, if it is reaching the shore”.

https://al-akhbar.com/Politics/314827

Bassam Tlees:

Monday, on the 30th of this month, will be the last opportunity for PM Diab and the relevant ministers to implement the agreement on fuel prices, otherwise we will issue a new tariff for Taxis at 25,000 LL.

Chief of the Military Court, Brigadier General Munir Shehadeh, issued 3 judgments against Israeli spies:

- Jamal Rifi (brother of Major General Ashraf Rifi) with 10 years

- Amin Beydoun with hard labor for 5 years

- Mark Tanios, two years hard labour

Ongoing clahses between two families in Hay Al Selom neighborhood, during at least one injury was recorded.

Shops and markets were closed.

Today marks the anniversary of the terrorist explosions that targetted Al Taqwa and Salam mosques in 2013 in Tripoli, killing up to 60 innocent worshipers.

One of many spillovers of the Syrian civil war in Lebanon.

My internet provider is out of diesel, so unfortunately I'll be offline till the internet is back (currently on my last mobile data megabytes).

Apologies.