Russian security services arrested a Lebanese citizen, 39, in possession of 6 kilograms of drugs in Chuvashia, central Russia.

⚽ The Lebanese ministers of Information and Tourism discussed (begged) with the Qatari side the possibility of broadcasting the Qatar 2022 World Cup for free on Lebanon's national TV. They did not receive a response yet. (Al-Jadeed)

Reportedly, 4 Lebanese terrorists were killed in Iraq fighting in the ranks of ISIS.

- Khaled Al-Masri
- Mohammed Al-Rawi
- Osama Awad
- Osama Dieb

This is pending confirmation.

Earlier this year, at least 6 Lebanese were killed in ISIS ranks in Iraq: t.me/LebUpdate/23180

Deputy Parliament Speaker Elias Bou Saab:

"The aggression against Gaza has delayed the demarcation negotiations. We don't have enough time. The deadline is supposed to end before September in order to preserve the stability of the region."

Hamra: A local took several hostages, including bank employees, demanding the bank gives him his money.

The banks have denied people access to their deposits since late 2019.

⋯ Footage from inside the bank.

⋯ The gunman at a 'Federal Bank' office to the employees: “Call Riad Salameh”, referring to the Central Bank governor.

Update: According to the Lebanese Depositors Association, the gunman's father is in hospital and needs $50,000 urgently for treatment.

Despite holding $209,000 in his bank account, the bank refused to give him his deposits.

⋯ A neighbor of the gunman's told Al-Jadeed: “He entered to ask for his money, but the clerk called him a dog and ordered him to leave.”

⋯ A demonstration is ongoing near the bank in support of Bassam Cheik Hussein, the gunman.

Something is burning at sea facing Lebanon.

⋯ The fire is onboard a boat. No security incident.

Video from earlier.

- Demonstrators clashed with the security forces

- All hostages released

- The gunman has surrended after the bank accepted to pay back $30,000 from his $209,000 deposit

A delegation from Hezbullah has arrived in Beirut's Clémenceau neighborhood to visit the head of the Druze-majority Progressive Socialist Party (PSP), Walid Joumblatt.

The visitors are Sayyed Nasrallah's political aide Hussein Khalil and the head of the coordination and liaison unit in Hezbullah, Wafiq Safa.

Walid Joumblatt requested the meeting.

⋯ Hezbullah assured Walid Joumblatt that the possibility of war is very likely if the Israelis do not abide by the Lebanese demands.

They added: Hezbullah's position on the issue will be after Hochstein's upcoming response to Lebanon's demands.