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Are Hezbollah and Gebran Bassil joining forces against Joseph Aoun?

Al-Akhbar’s recent report on a military equipment sale deal, which was concluded without the defense minister’s explicit approval, is being interpreted as Hezbollah’s attempt to mend fences with Gebran Bassil’s Free Patriotic Movement.

Are Hezbollah and Gebran Bassil joining forces against Joseph Aoun?

Outgoing Defense Minister Maurice Slim, left, and Lebanese Army commander Joseph Aoun in Yarze. (Credit: press office of Maurice Slim)

Last week daily, which is seen to be pro-Hezbollah, made revelations that once again seem to be pitting Lebanese Army commander Joseph Aoun against Defense Minister Maurice Slim.The article gave the impression that Hezbollah is trying to join hands...
Last week daily, which is seen to be pro-Hezbollah, made revelations that once again seem to be pitting Lebanese Army commander Joseph Aoun against Defense Minister Maurice Slim.The article gave the impression that Hezbollah is trying to join hands...