Hizbullah's parliamentary bloc on Monday lodged an official complaint with Lebanon's Foreign Ministry over recent statements made by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Dorothy Shea.

General Security chief Abbas Ibrahim’s ongoing visit to Kuwait reflects “a serious attempt to rescue the country,” informed sources said.

“The visit’s atmosphere is positive and it is aimed at organizing means that contribute to overcoming the crisis,” sources informed on the visit told LBCI television.

A soldier was killed overnight as an army patrol and several military posts came under fire in the Baalbek district.

“Around 12:45 am, a number of gunmen opened fire at an army patrol and military posts in Talya, Brital, al-Khodr and Douris, which resulted in the martyrdom of a soldier who was passing in the area,” an army statement said.

Lebanon on Sunday witnessed the highest daily tally of confirmed coronavirus cases since the first case was recorded on February 21.

In its daily statement, the Health Ministry said the country recorded 166 cases over the past 24 hours, among them 158 residents and eight expats.

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday launched new stern warnings related to Lebanon’s compounded and unprecedented economic, financial and political crisis.

“The Lebanese reject that any popular or parliamentary majority tamper with the Constitution, the National Pact and the law, or with Lebanon’s cultural model,” al-Rahi said in his Sunday Mass sermon.

Hundreds of activists gathered Saturday afternoon in several Lebanese regions protesting the crumbling economy and demanding the resignation of the government.

In Riad el-Solh Square in downtown Beirut protesters brandished Lebanese flags and banners affirming their continued movement until their demands are met.

The Lebanese Army said in a statement on Saturday that an Israeli boat violated Lebanon’s territorial waters on Friday off al-Naqoura infiltrating 555 m into Lebanese waters.

Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Saturday described reports on the government’s intention to resign as “fake news”, affirming ongoing government efforts to “alleviate the suffering of Lebanese citizens” in light of a crunching economic crisis.

Lebanon resumed negotiations with the International Monetary Fund in “unfavorable” atmospheres for the international lender, al-Joumhouria daily reported on Saturday.

Lebanon on Friday confirmed 71 more COVID-19 cases, recording a relatively high tally for the small country for the second consecutive day.

In its daily statement, the Health Ministry said 67 of the cases were recorded among residents and only four among expats who arrived in the country in recent days.