**An-Nahar:** A Maronite source stated that there is a tendency in Cyprus to appoint a minister from the Maronites of Cyprus for the first time in the history of the republic, confirming the role of Maronites on the island. It is known that a political reference is about to make Arab and Western visits soon, due to concerns about the upcoming threats surrounding Lebanon. Leftist and ideological groups from several old parties are heading to form the nucleus of a new political current, amid the conflicts within their parties. A focused campaign is being waged against the leader of the "Lebanese Forces" party, Samir Geagea, from the "resistance" audience, which topped Twitter's trending topics yesterday.
**Al-Jomhouria:** A former cadre in the "Free Patriotic Movement" stated: "The biggest lie was the Mar Mikhael understanding, and any talk about sticking to and developing it is lies piled on lies... Let’s just admit that this understanding has been dead for a long time." A sovereign minister claims he is working to achieve a commitment; however, the obstacles, warnings, and the need for support and funding are very significant. Those returning from a global spiritual capital reported that officials there felt, for the first time, the magnitude of the threat to Christian existence in Lebanon, exceeding the levels seen during the civil war.
**Nidaa Al-Watan:** Political sources viewed the comments from U.S. Ambassador Dorothy Shea regarding Washington's non-opposition to the election of "Moustaqbal Movement" leader Sleiman Frangieh as diplomatic talk not to be relied upon. They noted that the U.S. administration believes Shea performed her demarcation mission excellently, deserving of a promotion to the United Nations, and thus any statements related to the Lebanese issue have become merely a matter of "killing time." A concerned party regarding sectarian numbers believes that caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati was behind the question posed to him about the percentage of Christians in Lebanon following tensions that occurred during a call between him and Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rahi. It is rumored that the Government Palace has been informed of the discontent expressed by Western officials regarding the measures requested by caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati from Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi against Judge Ghada Aoun.
**Al-Liwaa:** Diplomats in a major state at war with a nation previously part of its republics have informed Lebanese parties that they are determined to achieve a "victory," no matter how small, with all options on the table! Close associates of a prominent party hinted at a "mysterious role" for a parliamentary figure, surrounding his communications with strict secrecy, especially abroad. Associations of public sector workers and retirees fear an unlikely rise in the Sayrafa price before next Wednesday, the scheduled date for salary transfers to banks, in preparation for their withdrawal in dollars designated for obtaining them.
