In the realm of significant parliamentary blocs, it was exclusively Loyalty to Resistance (Hezbollah) and Development and Liberation (Amal Movement) that put forth the nomination of Sleiman Franjiyeh, the leader of the Marada Movement, for the presidency. Franjiyeh is regarded by his supporters as a pivotal political figure who embodies ...
Lebanese Parliament failed once again to elect a new president, with the votes in the twelfth session distributed between two main hopefuls, Jihad Azour and Sleiman Frangieh. Frangieh – the candidate backed by Hezbollah, Amal movement and their allies – attained 51 votes after the ballots were counted. Azour, backed ...