6- Macron told Raad that this is the first public meeting of a French president with a Hezbullah official, stressing on France's honest will to assist Lebanon. https://t.co/jPaMVxlfki
- Army press conf. detailing areas of operation by international teams working at the port of Beirut rescue mission, including Dutch, French, German, Polish, Cypriot, Greek, Russian, Qatari and Turkish teams. (1/2) https://t.co/3l3WHeZk1F
- The commander of the engineering regiment in the LAF announces that the port is divided into sectors and that each foreign team receives a sector, and that the possibility of finding anyone alive now is zero, as the teams that were looking for the living have ended their work.
- Conference in Support of Lebanon:
France offered 50 million euros, Germany 20 million dollars, Kuwait 41 million dollars, Qatar 50 million dollars, and the European Union 63 million euros.
France offered 50 million euros, Germany 20 million dollars, Kuwait 41 million dollars, Qatar 50 million dollars, and the European Union 63 million euros.
- For locals who want to help, the army is in need for volunteers in Beil area to help in packaging the food parcels that are set to be distributed to those affected by the explosion. https://t.co/K7d12NRWN0
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi calls for distancing Lebanon from regional tensions and conflicts. https://t.co/vcO5Fc0TnP
- The second confirmed resignation from the cabinet is Dimyanos Kattar, Environment Minister and Administrative Development. https://t.co/yKyP36Qbo6
- MP Michel Moawad announces his resignation from the parliament.
He is of several independent MPs to resign, though was initially part of FPM's bloc during the elections.
FPM had many non party MPs. https://t.co/FG4LxIpNwQ
He is of several independent MPs to resign, though was initially part of FPM's bloc during the elections.
FPM had many non party MPs. https://t.co/FG4LxIpNwQ
President Trump called for calm in Lebanon and acknowledged the legitimate demands of peaceful protestors. https://t.co/Gj6Pc55dk3
- Chief of staff of the Lebanese army visited the field hospitals set by several countries. https://t.co/PakUQU3iGv
- Saudi Foreign Ministry: Lebanon desperately needs political and economic reform, and the continued destructive hegemony of Hezbollah raises our concerns. https://t.co/f2jQhEl6w2
- A small protest is ongoing now in downtown Beirut.
- Security forces are firing tear gas to disperse protesters in Beirut.
Note: The price of one gas canister costs 30€. Many of those being used are expired.
- Security forces are firing tear gas to disperse protesters in Beirut.
Note: The price of one gas canister costs 30€. Many of those being used are expired.
Lebanon records its highest COVID-19 toll today with 294 new cases.
Out of 6,223 cases, 4,102 are active cases.
People need to wear masks, as the health sector is already collapsing.
People need to wear masks, as the health sector is already collapsing.