⋯ Some dairy manufacturers have taken to adding starch to labneh, causing it to weight up to 50% more. Others are using cheap vegetable oils which are hazardous to health. Meanwhile, some butchers are cheating customers by selling imported Indian meat as fresh local meat.

⋯ Besides food, detergents being made using cheaper methods have become highly saline, enough to damage washing machines.

The Ministry of Economy has been reporting offenders to the judiciary, and such products are removed from markets for the sake of food safety.

⋯ Video from the incident

⋯ The Israeli police arrested a Jewish suspect, and claimed that he is “an American tourist” and “may be mentally ill”.

“You can’t have idols in Jerusalem, this is the holy city”, the suspect was heard saying.

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After refusing to abide by judicial orders to return 2 people's deposits in their currency (USD), Fransabank announced the closure of all branches starting today.

Judicial execution sealed its coffers with red wax. Assets will be auctioned unless the bank abides by the orders.

Subsidies have been lifted from some types of low-priced cancer medications. Social Security had them priced at a rate of 1,500 LBP/USD, but now, cancer patients will be forced to pay for them in full.

Most drugs used to treat chronic diseases in Lebanon are now unsubsidized.

Update: As aforementioned, ISIS applauded the attack by Islam Farroukh, and called on further attacks against Jews in Palestine in this week's official newsletter.

Last night, the Iron Dome allegedly intercepted a drone over Gaza, although the IDF admit they're still investigating the incident.

Palestinian resistance sources denied this, telling Al Mayadeen that the Israelis were merely covering up an Iron Dome technical failure.

The decision of the Ministry of Economy to price foodstuffs in USD will come into effect on Monday. Here's what Lebanese shoppers need to know:

- Supermarkets will specify the exchange rate they're using.
- Items will be priced in USD on shelves, but in LBP on the receipt.

Reportedly, no rockets were launched from Gaza, and the red alert issued in Sderot might be a false alarm.

⋯ Hebrew Kan channel: "Sirens were sounded not due to rocket attack, but rather due to bullet fire coming from Gaza."

The Public Administration Employees Association announces the continuation of their strike until February 17th.

Public sector employees will not attend their workplaces during this time period.

Public Education Associations announce the extension of the strike for an additional week until February 12th. There are also plans to hold a protest in Riad El-Solh Square to reiterate demands.

The cabinet session concerning the education sector will be held tomorrow.