⋯ 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."

⋯ The Lebanese communities in the Gulf countries demand firm decisions such as dismissals and resignations to reform the Lebanese-Gulf relations.

They note the wisdom of the Gulf leaders in distinguishing between the Lebanese people and the officials’ abuse and clumsy behavior.

Hopefully it is now clear how much soft power the USA and KSA have on & in Lebanon.

As of this hour, every single political, religious, and official in Lebanon have issued an apology to the KSA and demanded the resignation of minister Kordahi.

The only parties who have defended Kordahi's remarks about the Yemen war and/or issued statements against his resignation are Hezbullah (Shia), SSNP (Secular), and Al-Marada (Christian).

Update: It was a Syrian.

He was deported back to Lebanon through the UNIFIL.

⋯ An upcoming visit by Minister George Kordahi to the patriarchal edifice in Bkerke, is expected in an hour.

He is expected to apologize and resign in the presence of the head of the Lebanese Maronite authority Patriarch Al-Rai.

⋯ Kordahi, in response to Al-Jadeed's question about his intention to resign: "Let's see what His Beatitude, the Patriarch, decides."

⋯ Reuters, citing a senior political source: The United States and the European Union are in contact with Lebanese officials to prevent the government from collapsing, and there are no indications yet of any of the ministers' resignation.

⋯ Reuters: The UAE decides to withdraw its diplomats from Lebanon

The Emirates decides to prevent its citizens from traveling to Lebanon.