Al-Wali Jumblat confirms that the Christians within the Majority coalition (i.e. the Lebanese Forces and Kataeb) are no longer relevant and have become a burden.

Heavy tension prevails after street fighting in both Aakar and Baalbeck among various Muslim belligerents.

Dorry Chamoun warns of a massive Hezbolla victory during the next parliamentary elections which could turn the Western image of Lebanon by 180 degrees.