A meeting took place between the Maronite Patriarch Al-Rahi and Suleiman Franjieh to discuss the latest developments and try to convince him to make George Kordahi resign.

George Kordahi represents the party “Marada” in the government.

🚨 Initial reports of an Israeli aggression on Syria. Details to follow below

Suleiman Franjieh:

- If the government resigns, we will not be able to form a government before the end of the legislative session [parliamentary elections are due on 27 ⁠March 2022].

- We do not accept to be treated in inferiority by any party.

- George Kordahi gave his opinion before he was a minister and before he knew of his ministerial appointment. We live in a free country.

Syria: The explosions were heard near Al-Mezzah air base, Al-Dimas and Qudsaya (in Damascus countryside). Several Syrian soldiers have been injured and killed, according to "Within Syria".

Yemen: Head of the political body in Ansarullah:

If Saudi Arabia bans the products of Lebanon for the position taken by Minister of Information George Kordahi, then the Yemeni government is to call for an emergency meeting and take a decision banning Saudi products. twitter.com/Moh_Alhouthi/…

Reports: The attack targeted Syrian personnel and equipment.

Zionists aggression on Syria at day and on Saturday are extremely rare.

⋯ Zionist Military Correspondent Yossi Yosha:

"This is not an assassination, this is an attack aimed at weapons."

⋯ Syrian reports talk of a failed attack on a convoy of some sort. No further details.

@‌‌‎YounesZaatari: It is true that the timing of the Zionist aggression on Syria raises many question about the target, but it is better to wait for all official details only.

⋯ Syrian MoD:

At about 11:17 this morning [12:17 in Lebanon summer time], the Israeli enemy launched surface-to-surface missiles from the direction of northern occupied Palestine, targeting some points in the Damascus countryside. Two soldiers were injured & material was damaged.

Today's attack involved another SEAD operation against Syrian AD, preparing for a large wave attack similar to the Palmyra one.

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🚨 Kuwait recalls its ambassador from Lebanon and asks the chargé d'affaires to leave the Lebanese embassy within 48 ⁠hours.

⋯ Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry: Our decision on Lebanon came due to the persistence of negative statements from Lebanese officials. Our decision is based on the historical relationship and ties between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

⋯ Kuwait: Lebanon has not taken the necessary measures to deter drug smuggling operations into Kuwait and the Gulf.

⋯ The Lebanese Private Sector Network expresses its complete rejection of Minister George Kordahi's statement, and the network demands the Lebanese government to dismiss this minister from his position immediately.

⋯ Richard Michaels, chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy in Lebanon, joined the crisis cell meeting at the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

⋯ Foreign Minister Abdullah Abu Habib: We contacted the Americans to attend the meeting because they are able to address the crisis.

Minister of Education Abbas Al-Halabi: The issue is under treatment and we look forward to a few hours to address the repercussions of the crisis.

⋯ Lebanon's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Fawzi Kabbara, told Al-Nahar: "I will leave Riyadh tomorrow, after the diplomatic and economic relations have been completely severed.

But things can be resolved if Lebanon adheres [bows] to the announced Gulf demands."