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 ...
Since the Free Patriotic Movement, Lebanese Forces, and miscellaneous parliamentary blocs decided to nominate the former finance minister Jihad Azour for presidency, doubts were cast on his political background and the commitment to the reform and state building project. The parties, which supported Azour, have been claiming that he is ...