Lebanese newspapers' headlines for Wednesday, August 26, 2020

 ANNAHAR: Hariri shuffling designation cards  

AL-ANBAA: Mobilization along southern borders after suspected infiltration attempt

AL-LIWAA: Hariri refuses blackmail by Bassil and Geagea

AL-AKHBAR: FPM: We will name whoever Hariri nominates!

THE DAILY STAR: Israel reports 'security incident' at border with Lebanon

Hariri bows out of premiership race

Lebanon explosion no pretext to avoid change: Le Drian

Lebanon confirms record 12 COVID deaths in 24 hours

Lebanon rejects reform of UNIFIL force on border

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