Lebanon recorded eighteen new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus on Tuesday raising the total number of individuals retracting the virus to 1368, the Health Ministry said.

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri emphasized on Tuesday that coexistence in Lebanon is key for its stability despite the differences in opinion between various political parties, and also stressed the importance of unity among Muslims.

President Michel Aoun marked the Internal Security Forces anniversary on Tuesday, calling the institution to join its efforts with other security agencies to eradicate sedition in Lebanon.

Arab and Western diplomatic missions in Lebanon expressed “concern” over the “sectarian” clashes that erupted on Saturday in Beirut, and issued calls for preserving “stability and calm,” al-Joumhouria daily reported on Tuesday.

The daily said European officials, mainly “French and international” political sources conveyed their “concern” to Lebanese authorities, urging the need to “preserve stability, reduce tension, and save no effort in addressing the economic and financial crisis.”

The Israeli president threatened the Lebanese government and that “it will be held responsible for any aggression practiced by Hizbullah against Israel,” vowing to deliver a “fatal blow” to Lebanon if the party attacks.

Audit Bureau Prosecutor Judge Fawzi Khamis on Monday decided to refer Imad Kreidiyeh, the head of the OGERO telecom authority, and two board members to the Audit Bureau and the public prosecution.

Prime Minister Hassan Diab on Monday stressed the importance of “preserving civil peace,” warning that “all Lebanese would pay the price for any stability setback, not only a single group or region.”

Lebanon on Monday confirmed 19 more COVID-19 coronavirus cases, raising the overall tally to 1,350.

The Health Ministry said 14 of the new cases were recorded among residents and five among repatriated Lebanese expats.

President Michel Aoun on Monday chaired a financial meeting at the presidential palace in Baabda.

A statement issued after the meeting said the conferees "discussed the numbers related to the financial and banking sector."

After fierce clashes that erupted on Saturday in Beirut leaving many wounded, reports said that some “external parties are manipulating sides inside Lebanon in order to trigger a major crisis,” al-Joumhouria daily reported on Monday.