The head of the Marada, Sleiman Frangieh, during his interview with Al-Mayadeen, on April 21, 2026. (Credit: taken from his X account)
Is Hezbollah still a winning card? For Sleiman Frangieh, the answer seems to be yes. When the Marada leader decided to break his usual silence, it was to reassert himself as the sole remaining Christian ally of the militia.This is a stance embraced in Bnashi'i circles, where the Zgharta leader is known for his "loyalty" to his allies. But in the context of the current war, Frangieh's position may hide yet another bet on a regional shift in Iran's favor following the war and the negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This is especially true after the fall of the Assad clan regime in Syria, the Frangieh family's historical political patron. Read more Lebanon-Israel negotiations: Aoun confirms desire to obtain cease-fire extension This is at least the impression conveyed by the Zgharta leader's last...
Is Hezbollah still a winning card? For Sleiman Frangieh, the answer seems to be yes. When the Marada leader decided to break his usual silence, it was to reassert himself as the sole remaining Christian ally of the militia.This is a stance embraced in Bnashi'i circles, where the Zgharta leader is known for his "loyalty" to his allies. But in the context of the current war, Frangieh's position may hide yet another bet on a regional shift in Iran's favor following the war and the negotiations between Washington and Tehran. This is especially true after the fall of the Assad clan regime in Syria, the Frangieh family's historical political patron. Read more Lebanon-Israel negotiations: Aoun confirms desire to obtain cease-fire extension This is at least the impression conveyed by the Zgharta leader's last...
