**Al-Jumhouria**: A former official intends to leave Lebanon before the parliamentary elections under the pretext of attending an exceptional conference, but it has become clear that he will move to live abroad. A firm stance from a non-civil official, backed by facts, has thwarted any attempt at political and sectarian exploitation of the boat sinking incident in Tripoli. One minister remarked that the current position of the international community is that it does not want Lebanon to collapse or to rise.
**Al-Liwaa**: Diplomatic sources have stated that the Arab-French message to the ruling authority is a pre-emptive response to any attempt to manipulate constitutional and presidential deadlines. Roles are being distributed among various areas of the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank, and banks concerning the rights of employees and depositors alike. Petroleum sources questioned the reasons for testing electrical fuel outside Lebanon, given the high costs during the acute financial crisis.
**Nidaa Al-Watan**: It has been reported that Nadi Riad Salameh has left London and moved to live in Dubai with his mother Nada. It's rumored that a judicial investigation related to the family's wealth will soon be opened in Britain. Some associates of a deceased former election candidate claim that his wife asked their supporters to vote for the "Free Patriotic Movement" list in Beirut 1, based on the President's request, but she left the choice of preferential votes to them. Meanwhile, it is rumored that those who used to vote for him are now distributing their votes across multiple lists according to their interests. Candidates on the "For the People" list, supported by President Najib Mikati in the North 2 district (Tripoli, Dinniyeh, Minnieh), complained about the media and logistical machine of Al-Azam focusing on candidates Suleiman Obeid (Maronite), Qaisar Khallat (Roman), and Ali Darwish (Alawite) at the expense of the eight Sunni candidates on the list.
**Al-Anbaa**: Several parties are trying to capitalize on a recent incident in Lebanon to target one of the institutions. Disagreements among groups newly entering the political arena are no longer hidden, as social media reveals much that was previously concealed.
**Al-Binaa**: Sources close to the Future Movement stated that President Saad Hariri's withdrawal from the elections was an opportunity to expose those who betrayed him, and they will pay for it in the elections—from his brother Bahaa to his ally, Former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, and the ally Samir Geagea. European sources indicated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has set May 1 as the date for launching his second military offensive from Odessa, coinciding with the commencement of his economic counteroffensive with strict enforcement of the gas and ruble equation. A wave of recalibration of European positions is expected under the influence of these two waves.
**Al-Akhbar**: In line with the raising of Saad Hariri’s photos in the Al-Tariq Al-Jadida area and signs calling for a boycott of the upcoming elections in adherence to his decision, dozens of young men carried out a "raid" early yesterday targeting the removal of election candidate posters in most of the capital’s streets, with fingers pointing towards activists in the Future Movement led by T.D., associated with a leader in the movement. Visitors to the Saudi embassy reported its dissatisfaction with these actions as they contradict the "approach adopted by the Kingdom calling for participation in the May 15 deadline," accusing leaders in the Future Movement of stirring these groups. The Secretary-General of the Future Movement, Ahmed Hariri, is receiving a significant share of Saudi frustration due to his role against former Prime Minister Fouad Siniora and the list supported by him in Beirut 2, as well as his support for candidates opposing the CV - Siniora lists in other districts. Candidate Raji Saad, running for one of the Maronite seats in Aley (the Socialist and Forces list) and supported by banker Anton Sahnawi, is reportedly spending large sums in fresh dollars for his electoral campaign, evident through the massive advertising boards he reserved and the aid he provides to several villages and towns. Meanwhile, rumors of a Socialist decision to allocate preferential votes to Dou are circulating.
The Socialist Party’s electoral machine is working to promote the progress of the Druze candidate Mark Dou on the "United for Change" list in preferential votes against MP Talal Arslan across several villages in the district. The machine presents internal party meetings with statistics showing that ideas from civil society movements have penetrated several historical Arslan families. A real war is ongoing via social media, with statements and videos growing more intense in mountain villages as the elections approach, with campaigns "digging up" old photos and statements from candidates, including former ally of Syria MP Walid Jumblatt, while loyalist Wiam Wahhab attacks Talal Arslan. The high tension within the Progressive Socialist Party has pushed Druze candidate Farouk Al-Awar from the "National Alliance" list (Wahhab - Arslan - Free Patriotic Movement) to send a message to Socialist MP Hadi Abu al-Hassan, calling for calm "so you can address the situation after May 15 when Walid Bek returns for dialogue and communication with Hezbollah as happened after May 7 in engineering and medical syndicates and in government formations, etc.," and "to avoid reaching an outcome we cannot anticipate."
