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New Lebanese Names on Upcoming US Sanctions List

Al Jadeed reports that Lebanese authorities received calls identifying specific individuals slated for inclusion in the next US sanctions list.

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New Lebanese Names on Upcoming US Sanctions List
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Al Jadeed reported that "Lebanese authorities received calls in recent hours informing them of specific names intended to be included on the upcoming US sanctions list."

It added that "the majority of leaked names proposed for future sanctions do not belong to Hezbollah and are not associated with suspicious financial activities."

The report continued: "The names proposed for US sanctions include close associates of the first and second presidencies, former ministers, and MPs who oppose the framework agreement and understandings with Israel."

It noted that "the list of names proposed for sanctions includes security officials who participated in social events organized by Hezbollah."

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