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Israeli strikes kill three in southern Lebanon, developments in Iranian plane controversy: Everything you need to know this Monday

Here is what happened over the weekend and what to expect today, Monday, Feb. 17.

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Feb. 17, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:• Developments in Bekaa and southern Lebanon ahead of tomorrow's cease-fire deadline. • 10 a.m.: Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny is meeting with a World Bank delegation in his office at the ministry.• 12:15 p.m.: A delegation from the "Strong Republic" bloc, dispatched by Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, will visit Saad Hariri in Qoreitem.• 1 p.m.: The Higher Committee for the Funeral Ceremonies of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine will hold a press conference at the Ghobeiri Municipality.• 4 p.m.: A Cabinet session will be held at the Presidential Palace to discuss the government's ministerial statement.  Peacekeepers, Lebanese soldiers injured...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Monday, Feb. 17, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:• Developments in Bekaa and southern Lebanon ahead of tomorrow's cease-fire deadline. • 10 a.m.: Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny is meeting with a World Bank delegation in his office at the ministry.• 12:15 p.m.: A delegation from the "Strong Republic" bloc, dispatched by Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, will visit Saad Hariri in Qoreitem.• 1 p.m.: The Higher Committee for the Funeral Ceremonies of Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine will hold a press conference at the Ghobeiri Municipality.• 4 p.m.: A Cabinet session will be held at the Presidential Palace to discuss the government's ministerial statement.  Peacekeepers, Lebanese soldiers...