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Lebanon
The issue of a schoolgirl in Lebanon sending a message via "Instagram" to Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee and the latter's comment on it sparked wide interest, interaction, and confusion across social media. A parliamentary source rejected published statements that the Banque du Liban would take measures that would lead to a re-loosening of the monetary market.
An-Nahar
The issue of a schoolgirl in Lebanon sending a message via "Instagram" to Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee and the latter's comment on it sparked wide interest, interaction, and confusion across social media.
A parliamentary source rejected published statements that the Banque du Liban would take measures that would lead to a re-loosening of the monetary market, saying: "I believe these are mere speculations, because the entire Lebanese economy would be a victim of any change in the currently adopted mechanism."
More than 50 lawyers signed a pledge to defend before the courts and competent authorities the person known as "Abu Ali Aitani," who was the cause of the problem that occurred last Saturday in Saqiet Al Janzeer - Beirut with a patrol from the General Directorate of State Security and took on a sectarian dimension.
A political source commented on "Hezbollah" officials' call for the President of the Republic to ascertain the opinion of his people, saying: "If the party does not count the Christians, Sunnis, Druze, and a silent Shia group who all support President Joseph Aoun, then who are the people?"
The Press Syndicate in Lebanon returned to "pulling the rug" from the outgoing National Media Council in the file of regulating news websites as electronic newspapers by registering them on the syndicate's lists and with the Ministry of Economy to protect their trademarks and intellectual rights.
A political figure revealed the minutes of a meeting he held with an Arab presidential authority, which informed him that its entire country, despite the war it suffered, is now powered by electricity 24/7 across all its territories.
Legal circles noted a judicial precedent that occurred days ago, stipulating that a Christian judge would assume a sensitive position by virtue of judicial law after the original judge, who belongs to another sect, was referred to retirement, wondering if this precedent would "pass" or if those concerned would rush to reclaim the position?
An agreement was reached on an appointment to a sensitive position after disagreements at several levels almost postponed this appointment until the end of the current year.
It has become certain, in light of the decline in state finances and increasing inflation, that continuing to pay salaries and benefits approved before the current year is the most that can be offered!
Disputes are ongoing between representatives of public sector unions and associations, against the backdrop of action regarding arrangements agreed upon before the current round of the war..
Strong communications, after the escalation of accusatory language between Baabda and Hezbollah, managed to curb the deterioration and open the door for unifying the position after the presidential meeting..
Sources confirm that Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri reached a point, when "Hezbollah" was considering organizing "Black Shirts" style demonstrations after the two demonstrations in front of the Grand Serail, where he threatened the "Party" with counter-demonstrations from the "Amal" movement's supporters.
It appears that the main reason behind "Hezbollah's" call for displaced people not to rush their return is linked to a clear inability to bear the cost of re-sheltering and securing the necessities for return amidst escalating financial pressures and a decline in the ability to cover social burdens.
Observers noted that the distinction between the "duo" was not limited to political files but also included the approach to dealing with the steadfast Southern Christian villages, as those affiliated with "Amal" did not get drawn into the campaigns of betrayal in which those orbiting "the Party" were involved.
Ad-Diyar
"Ad-Diyar" learned from sources familiar with the atmosphere in the Grand Serail that Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is finalizing joint files with Syria, in preparation for a forthcoming visit to Damascus where he will meet the head of the transitional phase, Ahmed al-Sharaa. It was learned that the busy agenda is topped by the security and economic files, including bilateral measures at the Masnaa border crossing. In this context, it was learned that former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt, returning from Damascus, conveyed a positive message from al-Sharaa to Salam, praising his bold decisions, especially regarding the Hezbollah file, and also expressed openness to discussing all pending files between the two countries. According to those circles, al-Sharaa described the relationship with President of the Republic Joseph Aoun as "normal" and acknowledged the need to develop it, also noting the absence of a negative stance from Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri.
