Loss-sharing debate brings Aoun and Salam together after Lebanese Forces' stance

The Cabinet resumed its review yesterday of the bill on "restoring financial order" and the return of deposits. Eight of its 16 articles have already been scrutinized. Another session is scheduled for next Friday to complete the remaining provisions, as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam seeks to push the bill through without letting the debate drag on. Meanwhile, several ministers noted a rapprochement between President Joseph Aoun and Salam, which they attribute to the declared position of the Lebanese Forces, who plan to vote against the bill.Yesterday’s session, the second since Monday’s initial session, felt like an endurance test: nine hours of discussion, beginning in the morning and resuming in the afternoon until 7:30 p.m. Four articles were examined, matching the pace of the first session, which also ended at article four....