Israel's wars continue Another Muslim country is on its last breath. In Lebanon's deteriorating economy, daily food prices are skyrocketing and meat was removed from the army's food menu on Tuesday. The value of one US dollar on the black market has reached 8,000 Lebanese pounds, while the official rate is 1,507 Lebanese pounds. Due to the recession, food prices have risen by 70% in the last six months. In Beirut, a kilo of mutton, or goat meat, is currently available for 80,000 local pounds, up from 30,000 Lebanese pounds two months ago. Similarly, a kilo of beef has increased from 18,000 pounds to 50,000 Lebanese pounds in two months. The price of 900 grams of bread subsidized by the government has increased from 1,500 to 2,000 Lebanese pounds. A statement from the Beirut Butchers and Cattle Farm Owners 'Union said 60 percent of the meat shops had closed in the past few weeks, while an army spokesman said soldiers' meals while on duty The meat has been completely...
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