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Covering Lebanon and occasionally MENA's conflicts. And currently, the war in Palestine.
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The Lebanese Forces, FPM, opposition and most of the independents will not vote for Nabih Berri to become Parliament Speaker.

Judging by the fact that he's the only candidate, government formation and presidential elections will be very hard in the absence of cooperation.
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During the May 2021 aggression, Islamic Jihad in Gaza successfully sent a UAV over the Israeli settlements and IDF positions near Gaza.

It returned home safely.
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⋯ The sanctions targeted a Lebanese street advertisement company by the name “Focus”.

It occasionally allowed Hezbullah to rent billboards for events and election campaigns.

Al-Jadeed's TV host Riad Kobaisi, who recently won a US State Department award, was one of the instigators against “Focus”.
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David Hale, former US Under Secretary:

"Optimistic thoughts that occurred to many that independent candidates will be successful in the parliament and Hezbullah getting the blow are mere illusions. What awaits Lebanon in the coming days is a state of complete paralysis"
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⋯ The sanctions targeted a Lebanese street advertisement company by the name “Focus”. It occasionally allowed Hezbullah to rent billboards for events and election campaigns. Al-Jadeed's TV host Riad Kobaisi, who recently won a US State Department award,…
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This is Al-Jadeed's TV report where they mentioned a business connection between who was sanctioned today and the son of Wafiq Safa who owns a small film production company.

All companies mentioned in this reportage are now sanctioned.
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The Lebanese army encircled a house in Bleeda containing several dozen landmines collected by a local suffering from mental disorders (National News Agency)
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Leading MP from Kataeb party Nadim Gemayel:

“Hezbullah's regional project was stopped, and today we assured everyone that the Iranian flag will not be raised in Lebanon. Beirut is Lebanese, and it will remain so.”
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The government approved the recovery plan amid rejection by the ministers of Hezbullah and Amal.

The plan includes new taxes.
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The loud sound heard in Beirut earlier was from a U.S. military cargo plane leaving Beirut airport.
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Starting July, telecommunication prices will increase and become at the current Sayrafa USD exchange rate.

This infographic explains the new price scheme.
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President Aoun met the new commander of US Central Command in the presence of U.S. Ambassador Shea, noting the role the US military plays in supporting the Lebanese military forces.

General Corella confirmed the continuation of US support for the Lebanese army.
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⋯ Two days ago, General Corella was in Israel coordinating with the Israeli military Chief of Staff on military cooperation and joint defense plans during the war against Lebanon.
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Armed personnel presence during the funeral of someone from Al-Rifai' family killed in recent clashes in Baalbek.
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⋯ Two days ago, General Corella was in Israel coordinating with the Israeli military Chief of Staff on military cooperation and joint defense plans during the war against Lebanon.
CENTCOM commander General Corella was also welcomed by the Lebanese army command, where he met Joseph Aoun.

Corella was briefed on the Lebanese army's situation in light of the current economic crisis and the measures adopted by its leadership.
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