### Lebanese and Arabic Newspapers Headlines Issued Today, Saturday, 4/3/2023
**An-Nahar**: Open political escalation and French warning of consequences. Amid nuclear tension… Grossi in Iran and Milley in Israel. Ukrainian soldiers cling to Bakhmut, and the "Wagner" leader advises Zelensky to withdraw.
**Nidaa Al-Watan**: An unannounced "Quintet" from Paris topples the President and "So-and-So" becomes Prime Minister. A "judicial mix" to clear Salameh: "Private funds... time has passed!" "Erasing Hawara"... condemnations continue! Poisoning schoolgirls: International calls for investigation and Tehran blames "enemies."
**Al-Akhbar**: Cancelation of elections - Beirut: Division or equitable sharing? Christian veto on Franjieh against Shiite veto on Aoun. The presidential contest begins both domestically and abroad. “Hamas”: The relationship with Damascus has returned to normal. Private universities challenge "unjustified" taxes.
**Al-Liwaa**: Banks renew their attack on the state and depositors: extending the suspension for another week! Parliamentary opposition to "Hezbollah" gathers points of obstruction... schools reopen starting Monday. A new Lebanon.. and the death of the parliamentary system. Policy of patching and a big explosion.
**Al-Jumhuriah**: Berri to "Al-Jumhuriah": We nominated, so nominate and let’s vote. The initiative did not come from thin air. In the judiciary... Settlement or retreat? Are there limits or deadlines for international advice?
**Al-Sharq**: A humanitarian visit with no political connection… no more, no less. Rising costs without ceiling... and banks extend strike suspension by another week.
**Al-Diyar**: No presidential elections before June, and the battle axis is "Franjieh's chances." Vertical division in Parliament will lead to a failure to reach the quorum. The continued presidential stalemate increases the chances of reaching consensus candidates.
### Highlights from Arab Newspapers:
**Al-Anba** (Kuwait): The Beirut port explosion file heads toward internationalization. The crisis of the national currency exchange rate in Lebanon is unsolvable. Lebanon… economic expert Layal Mansour to "Al-Anba": The Lebanese pound is in the hands of God and awaits the courage of officials to announce its death and burial. Berri: Our candidate is Sleiman Franjieh and their candidate is "an experimental candidate"... and experts say: Lebanon has taken its first steps towards "hyperinflation." The central bank's dollar move goes unanswered... and fears of vacancy among deputies.
**Al-Sharq Al-Awsat**: Washington and Paris called on the Lebanese to agree on electing a president. The Lebanese currency loses its prestige after the government's decision to "dollarize" prices. Nawaf Salam: Financial reforms in Lebanon will not bear fruit without political reform. Lebanon: The plan to block Franjieh's election expands.
**Al-Rai** (Kuwait): Lebanese banks decide to suspend strike for another week.
**Al-Jarida**: Lebanon in the lens of regional tensions… a quick settlement or a major explosion. "Hezbollah" calls on Lebanese: Stand firm… your country is targeted.
