A Private airliner carrying Israeli officials made a secret trip to Kuwait through the airspace of Saudi Arabia.

🔴 2-3 Israeli soldiers were killed by a Egyptian policeman on the Egyptian-Palestinian border.

⋯ Israeli security officials told Army Radio:

"This is a very unusual event, but does not indicate the general rule, and does not represent the relations between the Israeli and Egyptian armies and their close cooperation to ensure border security."

⋯ The Egyptian army spokesman (pic) stated that the Egyptian soldier was in persuit of drug smugglers, and crossed into Israel

There he killed 3 Israeli soldiers and wounded 2

Egypt offers its warmest condolences to the Israeli families and wishes speedy recovery for the injuried

Today's dance was noscriptd: "The final day on earth"

On this day in 1989, we lost Ruhollah (Spirit from God) Khomeini. 🥀

Video: Speech given by Hezbullah's Secretary General, Sayed Hasan Nasrallah, confirming the passing of Iran's revolution leader in Bir Al-Abed's Imam Al-Rida mosque.

Journalist Hassan Olaik to Minister Gebran Basil:

"You are saying that [Hezbullah] nominated Franjieh.

The thing is, wasn't Hezbullah the one who made you a minister for the first time, the same Hezbullah who made Michel Aoun's presidency possible!?"

Rape in the Lebanese embassy in France?

Two former female embassy employees accused Lebanon's ambassador in France, Rami Adwan, of rape, psychological and physical violence.

French judiciary asked Lebanon to remove his diplomatic protection.

Investigations are ongoing.

Gebran Basil is expected to officially announce the presidential bid of Jihad Azour soon.

This will be followed by support from the opposition (17-October parties), in addition to Kataeb party, Lebanese forces party, and various others.

Gebran Basil contacted Hezbullah and informed them he'll support Jihad Azour, but this doesn't mean he'll go all the way to get him elected.

Gebran stressed he only wants Franjieh to lose, and end his presidential bid.

The 2nd Artillery Regiment of the Lebanese army fired at naval targets with 130 mm rockets and artillery launchers in the Hanoush shooting range - Hamat.

At directions of the French presidency, the head of the Lebanese Maronite patriarchy Bechara al-Rai delegated church men to all Lebanese political parties to find a resolution to the presidential deadlock.

⋯ Upon his return from Paris, Patriarch Al-Rahi received Suleiman Franjieh and Gebran Bassil separately, but he was unable to meet Samir Geagea for security reasons (hiding in his fortress).