The Lebanese Ministry of Industry has accused Turkey and Israel of deceiving consumers in international markets by using labels on food products that imply they are of Lebanese origin.
The Lebanese Ministry of Industry stated that it is ready to support this accusation with documented evidence through Lebanese and global media. The ministry regarded this new-old deception as a crime against Lebanon's sovereignty, economy, and industry. The Ministry of Industry will collaborate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants to alert Lebanese diplomatic missions abroad to follow up on this matter, which could lead to legal action against the involved parties.
In a related context, the ministry noted that the potential extension of the expected factory closures adds to the existing issue of freezing the national economy and halting its production and export cycles. The Ministry of Industry expressed concern that this might result in exporters losing their markets, which could be irretrievable in the future.
