Lebanese News and Updates
Beirut: Massive queue of cars on the airport road in front of the "Orphans" petrol station. The station administration called on security forces to help assist them in organizing the queue and open paths for travellers on the road.
Al Aytam "Orphans" Petrol station was the only ethical gas station in Beirut to open its doors at 8 am and sell gasoline at the old rate of 8,000 LBP not waiting till noon when the cartel will announce the increasing of prices and selling at a rate of 12,000 LBP.
Akkar: Hezbullah continues its financial aid support to the families of the victims of the Tleil explosion, giving the Syrian families of those killed or injured 30 and 15 million LBP respectively (about $2,000 and $1,000).
The money was distributed by Sunni Sheikh Maher Abul-Razik.
On 15 August, an explosion happened at dawn while army soldiers & locals were removing illegally-hoarded fuel from a tanker associated with Future Movement politicians.
The money was distributed by Sunni Sheikh Maher Abul-Razik.
On 15 August, an explosion happened at dawn while army soldiers & locals were removing illegally-hoarded fuel from a tanker associated with Future Movement politicians.
USA Treasury announced new sanctions against Hezbullah and affiliated members.
Details to follow below.
Details to follow below.
⋯ The US Treasury imposed sanctions on 2 Lebanese, 7 Iranians, 2 Chinese and 2 Kuwaitis, for their alleged connection to the financing of Hezbollah.
Per the "SDN" list, some are accused of links to Ali Qasir, a manager of Syria-based Talaqi Group and Lebanon-based Hokoul S.A.L. shipping oil and steel; Jamal Hussein Al-Shatti is accused of raising millions of dollars; Meghdad Amini was sanctioned in 2018 for currency exchange activities in UAE.
Note: USA's new modus operandi is sanctioning Shia or Lebanese businessmen.
Link: home.treasury.gov/policy-…
Per the "SDN" list, some are accused of links to Ali Qasir, a manager of Syria-based Talaqi Group and Lebanon-based Hokoul S.A.L. shipping oil and steel; Jamal Hussein Al-Shatti is accused of raising millions of dollars; Meghdad Amini was sanctioned in 2018 for currency exchange activities in UAE.
Note: USA's new modus operandi is sanctioning Shia or Lebanese businessmen.
Link: home.treasury.gov/policy-…
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The Zionist occupation forces (IDF) brutally assaulted an activist during a peaceful demonstration against settlements in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
It is without any doubt that this oppression will not last.
It is without any doubt that this oppression will not last.
Beqaa: The Lebanese army arrested 6 individuals, including 2 Syrians, in a raid in Brital, and seized 3 stolen cars, 2 motorcycles, and a variety of weapons from a car theft mafia.
Beirut: The Governor of Beirut asked the owners of petrol stations to call "175" before opening their stations, in order to secure support from the Guards Regiment and the Internal Security Forces. They will help organize the queues.
🚨 A petrol station tanks in the town of Al-Marj in the Bekaa exploded and flames can be seen from kilometers away.
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Video of the tanks.
The second truck convoy of Iranian diesel fuel is currently crossing from Syria into Lebanon.
Convoys are expected to last at least 2-3 weeks long.
Convoys are expected to last at least 2-3 weeks long.