With the parliament being the only remaining plenipotentiary institution, Speaker Nabih Berri accuses Gebran Basil and Samir Geagea's parties of sabotaging its work by sidelining its ability to carry its duties.

Lebanon has no president, no government, and soon no central bank governor.

In light of this, Berri called for a parliamentary session to choose and elect a new central bank governor. Per tradition, the position is held by a Christian Maronite and such position requires a presidential signature, a Christian too.

Riad Salameh's term ends soon.

About 60% of the Israeli airforce reserve personal have announced they will not longer report for duty.

Such protests are very useful to analyze the demographic representation of Jews inside the army.

50% of all students in Lebanon are Syrian.

Member of the Parliamentary Education Committee, Ihab Hamadeh, conveyed Hezbullah's position:

"For us, there is no need to educate non-Lebanese in Lebanon before educating the Lebanese."

⋯ Additionally, the head of Hezbullah's parliamentary Bloc, Muhammad Raad, stated that the cost of teaching the Syrian refugees is high, while the donors provide only a small portion of the cost, as the Lebanese treasury and the Lebanese citizen bear the greatest burden.

⋯ 🎓 The UN urges Lebanon to adapt school curricula to Syrians

Lebanon's Ministry of Education has been informed by UN and European officials that school curricula should change to accommodate the Syrians, reveals today newspaper Addiyar (27 ⁠July). Syrians account for 50% of all pupils in Lebanon.

In their demands, separate afternoon schedules for Syrians must stop, new books must be printed to reflect integration, and Syrian teachers should be allowed. The UN and EU approach, which has also been “adopted by the US”, requires that associations distributing aid to the Syrian refugees must work without government interference, and laws that “the UN considers ‘racist’ against Syrian workers” must be repealed. If these demands are not met, there will be “economic and financial sanctions”. Funding for the new year is under threat.

The ministry of education has rejected these demands.

Photo: The arrival of the French envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian, to Haret Hreik to meet with the head of Hezbullah's parliamentary bloc, MP Muhammad Raad.

Le Drian is meeting all Lebanese parties to discuss the presidential elections.

The first Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Wassim Mansouri, announces that a press conference will be held on Monday at the bank with the end of Riad Salameh’s mandate.

He will announce his resignation, as to not carry the burden of Lebanon's financial sector.

Secretary General of the Islamic Jihad Movement, Ziyad al-Nakhala:

"The Palestinians will not shy from fighting on the side of Hezbullah in case of a war with Israel."

🔴 In a public message to Hezbullah, Gebran Bassil announces he is ready to elect Suleiman Frangieh to the presidency of the Republic, if Hezbullah supports his bid for an expanded decentralized government and a clear reform program.