⋯ Sayyed Nasrallah: “We are considered masters by Ayatollah Khamenei, and this is reaffirmed every day, but what are you to America and Saudi Arabia, slaves? Bring the exception, and I guarantee, that the Iranian ships will reach Lebanon.”
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⋯ Sayyed Nasrallah alluding to the tensions with FPM since December:
“We are committed to attending the session to address the electricity crisis. It is not a challenge to anyone, just as we do not challenge the prime minister and ministers by withdrawing if they decide to discuss the rest of the points.
“We hoped that the session would be limited to the most urgent issue, which is the issue of electricity, and we will not bypass this discussion in order to spare the country any more political tension. This is a demonstration of our concern.”
“We are committed to attending the session to address the electricity crisis. It is not a challenge to anyone, just as we do not challenge the prime minister and ministers by withdrawing if they decide to discuss the rest of the points.
“We hoped that the session would be limited to the most urgent issue, which is the issue of electricity, and we will not bypass this discussion in order to spare the country any more political tension. This is a demonstration of our concern.”
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📦 USA quietly shipping munitions from Israel to Ukraine
The New York Times says that Israel has allowed the US military to supply Ukraine with 300,000 155-millimeter rounds from warehouses in Israel.
Though the stockpile in Israel is intended for use in America’s Middle East conflicts, the Pentagon is reportedly “scrambling” to find munitions as Ukrainian troops use around 90,000 shells per month – twice the rate produced by the USA & Europe combined. (RT)
“About half of the 300,000 rounds destined for Ukraine have already been shipped to Europe.”
The New York Times says that Israel has allowed the US military to supply Ukraine with 300,000 155-millimeter rounds from warehouses in Israel.
Though the stockpile in Israel is intended for use in America’s Middle East conflicts, the Pentagon is reportedly “scrambling” to find munitions as Ukrainian troops use around 90,000 shells per month – twice the rate produced by the USA & Europe combined. (RT)
“About half of the 300,000 rounds destined for Ukraine have already been shipped to Europe.”
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⋯ Footage of the incident.
The Lebanese Army's presence around the bulldozer's bucket prevented the Israeli army from continuing their work beyond the Blue Line.
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The Lebanese Army's presence around the bulldozer's bucket prevented the Israeli army from continuing their work beyond the Blue Line.
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⋯ Photos depicting the moment the Israeli army pulled their bulldozer back after breaching the Blue Line facing Metula settlement, courtesy of Ali Shoeib.
As of now, the situation is under control.
As of now, the situation is under control.
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PM Mikati grants Minister Fayyad funding for energy cargo
Prime Minister Najib Mikati approves the treasury advance of $62 million for the first fuel shipment, provided that Energy Minister Walid Fayyad negotiates the fines with the supplier company.
The state has accumulated ‘delay fines’ after failing to pay in time for several gas and fuel-oil shipments.
Read more: t.me/LebUpdate/28604
Prime Minister Najib Mikati approves the treasury advance of $62 million for the first fuel shipment, provided that Energy Minister Walid Fayyad negotiates the fines with the supplier company.
The state has accumulated ‘delay fines’ after failing to pay in time for several gas and fuel-oil shipments.
Read more: t.me/LebUpdate/28604
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Lebanese News and Updates
⋯ Photos depicting the moment the Israeli army pulled their bulldozer back after breaching the Blue Line facing Metula settlement, courtesy of Ali Shoeib. As of now, the situation is under control.
The Israeli army attempted to operate their excavator beyond the Blue Line a total of 4 times. They were intercepted by the Lebanese army each time.
The UNIFIL stayed in contact with both sides to relieve tensions, tensions which wouldn't exist had the Israelis not trespassed.
The UNIFIL stayed in contact with both sides to relieve tensions, tensions which wouldn't exist had the Israelis not trespassed.
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⋯ Lebanese Army Statement: An army force was deployed at the site of the breach, & obligated the enemy to stop following up on the works at the Blue Line. A UNIFIL patrol also attended to verify the breach. The issue is being followed up in coordination with the UNIFIL.
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⋯ Journalist Ali Shoeib: “The Lebanese army sets up tents near the Blue Line at the borders of Metula settlement to prevent the Israeli excavator from operating outside the fence at night.”
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✏ Public school teachers protest in Beirut, vow to continue the strike
A demonstration was organized today in Riad al-Solh Square by one of the public sector teachers unions, threatening to end the school year if their demands are not met.
The unions—the Contract Teachers Committees, the Primary, Secondary, Technical & Vocational Public Schools Teachers Leagues—have started a strike amid worsening economic conditions and following the Minister of Education's disappointing promise of a $5 daily allowance two weeks ago. The strike has been ongoing since 8 January, though only 25% of teachers observed the strike on the first day according to Hussein Jawad, a union president.
A demonstration was organized today in Riad al-Solh Square by one of the public sector teachers unions, threatening to end the school year if their demands are not met.
The unions—the Contract Teachers Committees, the Primary, Secondary, Technical & Vocational Public Schools Teachers Leagues—have started a strike amid worsening economic conditions and following the Minister of Education's disappointing promise of a $5 daily allowance two weeks ago. The strike has been ongoing since 8 January, though only 25% of teachers observed the strike on the first day according to Hussein Jawad, a union president.
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⋯ Their demands include:
- raising hospitalization benefits to meet current costs,
- better transportation fee coverage in accordance with the price of fuel,
- adopting a banking platform exclusive to public sector salaries,
- securing an adequate productivity allowance until salaries are corrected
Despite the failed few-minute long meetings with the Ministers of Education and Finance today, Prime Minister Najib Mikati promised to dedicate a cabinet session to the education file next week.
The Contract Teachers Committees and various public school unions confirmed that their strike will persist until then.
- raising hospitalization benefits to meet current costs,
- better transportation fee coverage in accordance with the price of fuel,
- adopting a banking platform exclusive to public sector salaries,
- securing an adequate productivity allowance until salaries are corrected
Despite the failed few-minute long meetings with the Ministers of Education and Finance today, Prime Minister Najib Mikati promised to dedicate a cabinet session to the education file next week.
The Contract Teachers Committees and various public school unions confirmed that their strike will persist until then.
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Lebanese News and Updates
On Thursday, the Lebanese parliament failed to elect Lebanon's new president for the 10th time. Moawad: 38 Blank votes: 37 109 lawmakers attended the vote, among 128 members. Speaker Nabih Berri ended the session without setting a date for another voting…
The Lebanese parliament fails to elect a new president for the 11th time.
Michel Moawad: 34
Blank votes: 36
New Lebanon: 12
Cancelled Votes: 26
Other: 9
Cancelled votes include "Justice for the Victims of August 4", "Presidential Priorities", "Agreement", and "Bernie Sanders".
Michel Moawad: 34
Blank votes: 36
New Lebanon: 12
Cancelled Votes: 26
Other: 9
Cancelled votes include "Justice for the Victims of August 4", "Presidential Priorities", "Agreement", and "Bernie Sanders".
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After getting a single vote, candidate Milad Bou Malhab shouted "God is great", to which Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri ordered that he be prohibited from entering the parliament again.
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