Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Some key things to watch today:11 a.m.: The administration and justice parliamentary committee is set to discuss the proposed law to abolish the death penalty in Lebanon.11:30 a.m.: Speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem12 p.m.: Meeting at the Finance Ministry between Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Energy Minister Joe Saddi, Economy Minister Amer Bisat, and Electricité du Liban Director Kamal Hayek.1 p.m.: Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine will hold a press conference to launch a digital platform presenting details of the Health Ministry’s response to the displacement crisis and the provision of medical, health care, and hospital services amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on Lebanon. U.S. weighs attacking Iran to pressure it into truce deal:...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Some key things to watch today:11 a.m.: The administration and justice parliamentary committee is set to discuss the proposed law to abolish the death penalty in Lebanon.11:30 a.m.: Speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem12 p.m.: Meeting at the Finance Ministry between Finance Minister Yassine Jaber, Energy Minister Joe Saddi, Economy Minister Amer Bisat, and Electricité du Liban Director Kamal Hayek.1 p.m.: Health Minister Rakan Nasreddine will hold a press conference to launch a digital platform presenting details of the Health Ministry’s response to the displacement crisis and the provision of medical, health care, and hospital services amid the ongoing Israeli offensive on Lebanon. U.S. weighs attacking Iran to pressure it into truce...
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