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Secrets of the Newspapers Issued Today, Thursday, March 16, 2023

Secrets of the Newspapers Issued Today, Thursday, March 16, 2023

*Al-Nahar* - After the electricity rationing, it is now Ogero's turn, which warned of potential rationing in communications if the current revenue situation persists. - There is a noticeable calm in the relationship between a prominent Christian bloc and an old party, along with the absence of the campaigns and criticisms that had been deeply rooted and nearly severed for many years. - Many families in various Lebanese regions are resorting to primitive living methods that were prevalent in the past due to the economic collapse.

*Al-Joumhouria* - A political figure told his visitors regarding the presidential elections that no breakthrough will occur unless a pivotal development takes place. - A senior official informed an Arab diplomat that he is now convinced that the presidential elections in Lebanon are heating up. - A prominent member of a parliamentary bloc was told that it is necessary to hold a session of the parliament to address matters related to the approaching municipal elections, to which he responded: "We will not participate in any legislative session before the election of the President, and municipal elections will never take place."

*Al-Liwa* - A major Eastern capital informed a steadfast candidate that he is its nominee and will work to provide the necessary support for this purpose. - Parliamentary sources observed a lack of enthusiasm from a significant Christian group to reconnect with a rival bloc, following "disappointment" in the recent past. - Attachés have been busy gathering information about a highly-strategic and well-executed operation, and the potential retaliatory responses to it.

*Nidaa Al-Watan* - It is rumored that a representative from Mount Lebanon, close to a prominent presidential candidate, is privately asserting that he will be the alternative candidate if the primary candidate's chances falter. - Information indicates that "Hezbollah" has informed its allies that it will take on the task of naming the new director-general of the General Security. - One of the presidential candidates has allocated more than twenty million dollars for his presidential campaign, with an expatriate financier securing this amount, though spending has not yet commenced.

*Al-Banna* - An expert in security and military affairs stated that the occupying army's leadership and intelligence have launched a media campaign to link the Megiddo operation to Hezbollah's role, providing the army and intelligence with mitigating reasons for their failure, acknowledging the adversary's military and security capabilities and downplaying the achievements of Palestinian resistance operations. - A legal source questioned the Lebanese government's justification for not taking action to restrain Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, leaving him in a position to manage state and citizens' funds, despite the legal claims against him for dishonesty and crimes of embezzlement and money laundering, requesting his arrest and the seizure of his assets.

*Al-Anbaa* - An authority concerned with an upcoming urgent issue will be active in the coming days on multiple fronts. - The chaos in exchange rates continues and spreads, with each sector seemingly having its own specific exchange rate.

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