Majd Harb during the 2022 legislative campaign. (Rights reserved)
In Batroun, a new political figure needs to be considered, one who seems to stand out from the rest. Majd Harb, the son of former deputy and minister Boutros Harb, left his mark (along with his allies, the Kataeb and the Lebanese Forces (LF) in Sunday's municipal elections in several localities of the district. His electoral machine claims about 28 localities, leaving only six to the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), whose leader, Gebran Bassil, considers Batroun his stronghold. The FPM, however, claims different figures, asserting "at least 19 villages acquired entirely or partially." The true balance of power between the two players probably lies somewhere between the two versions. Nevertheless, with a more than honorable performance, the budding politician could impose himself in the 2026 legislative elections or even...
In Batroun, a new political figure needs to be considered, one who seems to stand out from the rest. Majd Harb, the son of former deputy and minister Boutros Harb, left his mark (along with his allies, the Kataeb and the Lebanese Forces (LF) in Sunday's municipal elections in several localities of the district. His electoral machine claims about 28 localities, leaving only six to the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), whose leader, Gebran Bassil, considers Batroun his stronghold. The FPM, however, claims different figures, asserting "at least 19 villages acquired entirely or partially." The true balance of power between the two players probably lies somewhere between the two versions. Nevertheless, with a more than honorable performance, the budding politician could impose himself in the 2026 legislative elections or even...