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Covering Lebanon and occasionally MENA's conflicts. And currently, the war in Palestine.
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⋯ Meanwhile eastern Lebanese districts and villages saw minor to heavy snowfall which blocked several roads.

Photos of the snow in Baalbek, Beqaa Valley this morning courtesy of Nidal Solh.
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Many Lebanese manufacturers have resorted to cheating customers for more profits amid the failing economy. Director General of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Mohamad Abou Haidar, revealed a few of their immoral tactics.
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⋯ Some dairy manufacturers have taken to adding starch to labneh, causing it to weight up to 50% more. Others are using cheap vegetable oils which are hazardous to health. Meanwhile, some butchers are cheating customers by selling imported Indian meat as fresh local meat.
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⋯ Besides food, detergents being made using cheaper methods have become highly saline, enough to damage washing machines.

The Ministry of Economy has been reporting offenders to the judiciary, and such products are removed from markets for the sake of food safety.
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Palestine:
3 Israelis stormed the Church of the Flagellation in Jerusalem destroying many items while also trying to set it on fire.
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⋯ The Israeli police arrested a Jewish suspect, and claimed that he is “an American tourist” and “may be mentally ill”.

“You can’t have idols in Jerusalem, this is the holy city”, the suspect was heard saying.

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After refusing to abide by judicial orders to return 2 people's deposits in their currency (USD), Fransabank announced the closure of all branches starting today.

Judicial execution sealed its coffers with red wax. Assets will be auctioned unless the bank abides by the orders.
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Subsidies have been lifted from some types of low-priced cancer medications. Social Security had them priced at a rate of 1,500 LBP/USD, but now, cancer patients will be forced to pay for them in full.

Most drugs used to treat chronic diseases in Lebanon are now unsubsidized.
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The Department of Meteorology predicts that the storm “Farah” will reach its climax on Sunday and Monday, with torrential rain, thunderstorms, and snowfall at altitudes of 800m.

Wind speeds will reach up to 100 Km/h, putting billboards, fishing boats, and solar panels at risk.
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Last night, the Iron Dome allegedly intercepted a drone over Gaza, although the IDF admit they're still investigating the incident.

Palestinian resistance sources denied this, telling Al Mayadeen that the Israelis were merely covering up an Iron Dome technical failure.
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The decision of the Ministry of Economy to price foodstuffs in USD will come into effect on Monday. Here's what Lebanese shoppers need to know:

- Supermarkets will specify the exchange rate they're using.
- Items will be priced in USD on shelves, but in LBP on the receipt.
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🇵🇸🇮🇱🚨 — Red alerts issued for Gavim, Sapir College, Sderot, Ibim, Nir Am, Or HaNer

Incoming projectiles from Gaza Strip!
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Reportedly, no rockets were launched from Gaza, and the red alert issued in Sderot might be a false alarm.