MTV sources reported that a heated verbal clash broke out between MP Ali Hassan Khalil, MP George Adwan, and several members of the Strong Republic bloc after Hassan Khalil accused them of trying to derail the elections.

Following Adwan’s statement announcing the suspension of their participation in subcommittee sessions on the election law, Hassan Khalil said: "It’s clear they want to derail the elections."

Adwan and Lebanese Forces MPs responded with mocking applause. Hassan Khalil shot back: “Show some decency, each of you should respect yourselves, shame on you.” This led to shouting in the chamber, with LF MPs retorting: “Do you even have respect for yourself?”