Marada leader Sleiman Frangieh speaking at the Baabda presidential palace, Jan. 11, 2022. (Credit: Photo archives Dalati and Nohra)
Since losing its main partner in 2006, the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), is Hezbollah now losing all its Christian allies?This question is raised by the latest statements — both public and private — of Sleiman Frangieh, leader of the Marada Movement. From the beginning of the presidential race, Frangieh was chosen by the Amal-Hezbollah (Shiite) political bloc as its preferred candidate. The bloc appeared determined to do everything in its power to ensure the Zgharta leader would become Lebanon’s next president. Read more After Joumblatt’s surprise, Joseph Aoun faces FPM’s anger and LF’s ambiguity With just twelve days remaining before the election session set for Jan. 9, however, Frangieh’s chances now seem slim, if not nonexistent. The inability of the Amal-Hezbollah bloc to secure their candidate’s election is becoming...
Since losing its main partner in 2006, the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), is Hezbollah now losing all its Christian allies?This question is raised by the latest statements — both public and private — of Sleiman Frangieh, leader of the Marada Movement. From the beginning of the presidential race, Frangieh was chosen by the Amal-Hezbollah (Shiite) political bloc as its preferred candidate. The bloc appeared determined to do everything in its power to ensure the Zgharta leader would become Lebanon’s next president. Read more After Joumblatt’s surprise, Joseph Aoun faces FPM’s anger and LF’s ambiguity With just twelve days remaining before the election session set for Jan. 9, however, Frangieh’s chances now seem slim, if not nonexistent. The inability of the Amal-Hezbollah bloc to secure their candidate’s election is...