Intense debates at Cabinet session

The article discusses the Lebanese Council of Ministers' session held to review the 2027 draft budget, amid ongoing protests and strikes by both military and civilian public sectors. These groups are threatening to block the roads in Beirut if the government does not amend certain items in the budget and fulfill its promises. Political sources expect the discussions to be intense due to objections over fundamental provisions in the budget, especially as anger among employees and retirees continues to escalate, feeling ignored by the government. There is also a looming possibility of street mobilizations and protests in the coming period.

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