Lebanese Army General Michel Sleiman declares his Resignation from the Army effective August 21st 2008.

Israel is distributing gas masks to its citizens in anticipation of a war with Syria, Iran and Hezbolla.

Former Lebanese President Emile Lahoud, Ex-PM Omar Karameh and Ex Minister of Interior Sleiman Franjieh are set to be summoned to the international Tribunal as witnisses in the assassination of Former PM Rafiq Hariri and 20 other Lebanese Citizens.

All Public and Catholic schools in Lebanon are closed today.