⋯ 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.

Qatari MFA: We are surprised and we deplore the recent statements issued by a Lebanese minister. We call on the Lebanese government to take the necessary measures to calm the situation and heal the rift between the [Arab] brothers.

⋯ A call took place between Mikati and Al-Rahi, who promised to work on arranging a safe resignation for George Kordahi, but things are still within the framework of wishes.

⋯ A meeting between Mikati and Macron will take place tomorrow to discuss Lebanon's crisis with the Gulf.

Currently both the USA and France are interfering in the crisis between Lebanon and KSA.

⋯ A demonstration in support of KSA took place.