Marada Movement leader Sleiman Frangieh in Beirut, Oct. 2016. (Credit: AFP archive photo)
Sleiman Frangieh, head of the Marada Movement and the Hezbollah-endorsed presidential candidate, remains silent. He likely did not foresee the collapse of his ally former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime within just 10 days.With Assad’s fall, Frangieh has lost a key regional supporter — a blow that some observers believe could end his presidential aspirations.This development comes, following months of Israeli military strikes on Hezbollah, further jeopardizing Frangieh’s candidacy.For now, the Zgharta leader is keeping a low profile. However, Assad’s downfall is a significant setback, with the opposition likely to capitalize on this latest defeat for the ‘Axis of Resistance’ to intensify its push forward.After Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023, Frangieh believed his moment had come, banking on a strengthened Hezbollah...
Sleiman Frangieh, head of the Marada Movement and the Hezbollah-endorsed presidential candidate, remains silent. He likely did not foresee the collapse of his ally former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime within just 10 days.With Assad’s fall, Frangieh has lost a key regional supporter — a blow that some observers believe could end his presidential aspirations.This development comes, following months of Israeli military strikes on Hezbollah, further jeopardizing Frangieh’s candidacy.For now, the Zgharta leader is keeping a low profile. However, Assad’s downfall is a significant setback, with the opposition likely to capitalize on this latest defeat for the ‘Axis of Resistance’ to intensify its push forward.After Hamas’ attack on Israel in October 2023, Frangieh believed his moment had come, banking on a...
