Independent Observers note an apparent split within the National Patriotic Movement of Michel Aoun, namely with Edgar Maalouf, one of its founders.

Meanwhile, Aoun launches his worst verbal attack against Chief Procrastinator Patriarch Nasroulla Sfeir accusing him of successfully splitting the Christians and for overtly siding with the anti-Syrian Majority.

The United Arab Emirates donates 10 additional helicopters to the Lebanese Army.

In Israel, Kadima is announced the winner in yesterday's Knesset elections with 30 Seats versus 28 for the Likud.