Heavy gun shots were heard in Fanar - Zeaitrieh. The cause has not been determined. https://t.co/4V4I99Gn3n

MTV: Hariri tells his position on the government formation issue:

"I decided to help the Prime Minister-designate, Mustafa Adeeb, by naming a finance minister from the Shiite community, whom he names, and not anyone else."

As I mentioned before, Saad Hariri and Foad Siniora are the ones in the shadows forming the government

The house of my friend's got damaged near the blast, and his mother is in the hospital:

"We have a house in the south getting constructed, before and after, it's for the resistance whenever they want, our soul and what is more valuable and all of what we got is theirs."

Al-Jadeed reporter: There has been no official account yet about the cause of the explosion in Ain Qana, and the scene in the town has returned to normal.

Two security guards were located there, one was blasted off to the woods while the other was away buying food. All well.

The director of the Middle East Institute in Washington, Dr. Paul Salem, said:

"There is an American refusal and objection to Hezbollah’s participation in the government." "Macron wants to take into account the American position and accepts sanctions, if he wants to form a government, but by trying to isolate Hezbollah."

About the performance and positions of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, he said: "Pompeo is a candidate for the elections and is trying to present his credentials to the “Israeli lobby”."

Beirut Municipality approves compensation for the families of the martyrs of the Fire Brigade in the port explosion, amounting to 100 million Lebanese pounds for each family.

100 million at 1,500 is: 66,666 USD

100 million at 7,500 is: 13,333 USD

Also today, a factory burnt in Ouzai, Beirut. The fire was under control. https://t.co/y0Q5hPJjhe

The company manufactures paint. https://t.co/Jn2AsQufA3

The French Foreign Ministry: Lebanese political forces must choose between the recovery or the collapse of their country.

The French Foreign Ministry calls on the Lebanese political forces to form a government without delay. https://t.co/DhDO95W1kX

Alon Ben David: Gantz will ask the USA not to sell the F35 aircraft to any country other than the UAE. He will demand that Israel retain superiority in this area, that is, the aircraft that will be delivered to the Emirates have lower quality specifications than the Israeli. https://t.co/rdoRLKYN9a

US Ambassador Friedman: It will take about 7 years for the UAE to receive the first F-35. https://t.co/BNCxT0lP9l

Security Incident near Har Dov on the border.

Jets and drones are in the sky now.

Update: The initial call to IDF of the event was at 19:05, no further details since.

Update: Flares over Haramon mountain.

Final update: All clear regarding the incident in Har Dov on the Lebanese border, animal stepped on a landmine.

King Salman: - The Port of Beirut explosion occurred as a result of Hezbollah's domination of decision-making in Lebanon by force of arms, and it must be disarmed to achieve security, stability and prosperity.

- The Arab Peace Initiative with Israel provides a basis for a just and comprehensive solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

- We support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Al-Akhbar journalist Qassem Qassem @QassemsQassem: The king attacked Hezbollah and did not attack Israel. The king attacked Iran and did not attack Israel. The problem is not with Hezbollah as a Shiite organization as [Saudi Arabia] is fighting Hamas, which is a Sunni org. The kingdom’s problem is with those who stand against Israel.

Lebanese Ministry of Energy regarding Iraq's donation of gas/oil: It was examined and the results of the tests were not suitable for use in electricity plants.

Note: Dear Iraqis your oil is fine, our ministry just lost the oil and is now justifying why it wasn't used.