Secrets of An-Nahar Newspaper

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Secrets of An-Nahar Newspaper

■ Judges have expressed resentment over the drafts that were prepared for the general amnesty law, particularly regarding murderers and drug traffickers. They argue that most of them have not reformed despite receiving harsh sentences and will be released only to repeat their crimes, right before the eyes of the judges who issued the rulings and rejected bribes to grant reduced sentences.

■ Judicial circles have taken interest in repeated US inquiries regarding operations within the Military Tribunal, especially following the release of detained Hezbollah members, in an attempt to identify entities that may have exerted assumed political pressure on the judges.

■ Real estate offices and property-selling companies are increasing significantly across social media platforms, suggesting that markets are highly active, which raises questions about the sources of funds and the identity of the buyers.

■ The Municipality of Beirut, backed by the Ministry of Interior, dealt very realistically with the issue of displaced persons at the Beirut Waterfront. It provided them with decent tents in a single, organized location under the municipality's supervision to avoid any clash taking on a sectarian dimension, given the gridlock over a solution that entailed relocating them to other areas.

■ Following the reopening of the file on Islamist detainees, it was revealed that a number of Islamists had previously fled to Syria and joined factions fighting the former regime. Consequently, they were banned from entering Lebanon, and they are now demanding solutions as well.

Secrets of Nidaa Al-Watan Newspaper

■ Indications point to upcoming State Council rulings that will overturn the Civil Service Board head's unfair decisions against employees. There is a tendency among some candidates for Grade 1 positions to argue the illegality of examining committees that include individuals appointed outside of any standard mechanism and in violation of the provisions of the law.

■ Discussions remain ongoing regarding a statement of intent expected to be issued following a meeting at the diplomatic level in Washington. The statement carries a harsh tone against Hezbollah and details demands that Lebanon must secure. The US National Security apparatus also has representatives in these meetings, reflecting the focus of Trump and Rubio on reaching an agreement quickly.

■ The Amal Movement is working to regulate its relationship with Hezbollah by restricting communication with it to a limited number of its officials, aiming to preempt any ambiguities during this critical phase.

Secrets of Al-Liwaa Newspaper

■ Internal de-escalation channels have been reactivated to ensure a breathing spell while awaiting the resumption of security and diplomatic negotiations.

■ Lebanon is keen to maintain open channels of communication with a friendly European capital, despite well-known pressure to sideline it completely from the scene.

■ Diplomatic sources have advised the Lebanese negotiator not to drop the ongoing battlefield attrition of the occupation from the negotiating table, even if indirectly.