Source: L'Orient Today
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Security & Justice
Panic Grips Lebanon Amid Evacuation Call Hoax: Who’s Behind the Fear Campaign?
Lebanon witnessed a wave of panic on Friday as residents across various regions received alarming phone calls from foreign numbers warning of imminent Israeli strikes and urging them to evacuate their homes. These warnings, which extended even to areas far from conflict zones, have raised questions about the credibility of the messages and concerns over potential Israeli access to Lebanon's telecommunications infrastructure.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
With Destruction at Lebanon Border, Israel Could Seek Buffer Zone
Israel appears to be trying to create a buffer zone in south Lebanon to remove the threat from Hezbollah but its effectiveness in preventing cross-border attacks remains to be seen, observers say.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Opinion
Power Vacuum Enables Speaker Berri’s Unchecked Negotiation Role
Ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel, spearheaded by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, have ignited a storm of controversy among political circles, with critics accusing Berri of overstepping constitutional bounds.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Lebanon's Economy—Not Battlefield—May Have the Final Word
Time and again during this most recent war in Lebanon, we hear the phrase, “The battlefield has the final word”. It has become the sole and wholly unsatisfactory refrain of Hezbollah and the so-called 'Axis of Resistance'.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Sports
Israel Face France in Paris Football Match Under Tight Security
Israel face France in a Nations League football match in Paris on Thursday surrounded by a huge security operation to prevent a repetition of the attacks on Israeli fans in Amsterdam last week.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Alcaraz Beats Rublev to Open ATP Finals Account
Carlos Alcaraz opened his account at the ATP Finals on Wednesday with an entertaining 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) win over Andrey Rublev which boosted his hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Monday 24 January 2022 12:25:27
Cabinet Adjourns without Discussing 2022 Draft Budget, Will Reconvene Tomorrow
Najib Mikati’s cabinet met Monday morning for the first time since Oct. 12, before adjourning shortly after 11 a.m., without discussing the 2022 draft budget. It is set to reconvene Tuesday at 9 a.m. for a session scheduled to run until 3 p.m., during which the budget is expected to be addressed.
Here’s what we know:
• During Monday’s meeting, the government began making its way through a 56-item agenda, that includes the as yet undiscussed proposed budget for 2022.
• Among the cabinet’s decisions Monday were the approval of an increased private sector transportation allowance of LL65,000 per day of attendance, a public sector transportation allowance of LL64,000 per day, and a monthly transportation compensation for soldiers and members of the security forces. The cabinet also approved “temporary assistance” to public sector workers, including retirees with pensions.
• Speaking as the cabinet session got underway, President Michel Aoun said that the interruption of the cabinet meetings has “negatively affected the productivity of the authorities and this has negative repercussions on the general situation of the country.” Aoun added that he hopes this session will be “productive and fruitful,” calling on all participants to be open for discussions and collaborations.
• For his part, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that during the session there will be “a lot of urgent matters to cover in order to ensure the citizens’ rights are not taken away from them.”
• Ahead of the session, Mikati and President Michel Aoun met briefly.
• The last meeting of Mikati's cabinet was adjourned due to a disagreement among its members about taking a position on Judge Tarek Bitar's leadership of the investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion. Bitar's leadership is being challenged by Amal and Hezbollah-affiliated ministers, who claim Bitar has “politicized” the investigation. While this issue remains unresolved, Amal and Hezbollah agreed a week ago to attend a cabinet meeting to discuss the budget.