This is Beirut - Saad Hariri

A Story of Ill Will, Not Fair Representation

Johnny Kortbawi, 26/04 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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All hidden intentions have come to light, and the undeniable truth is now clear: some are unwilling to ensure equal representation in Beirut’s municipality, or at least are unwilling to uphold it. The real crisis lies in the absence of unified Sunni support in the city, compounded by the inability to provide a political umbrella in the capital ...

Hariri Announces Future Movement’s Abstention from Municipal Elections

This is Beirut, 16/04 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, the leader of the Future Movement, announced on Wednesday that his party will not participate in Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections, choosing to abstain from fielding candidates or endorsing any lists – both in Beirut and across the country. “Based on my conviction that municipal elections are ...

Hariri on 50th Anniversary of Civil War: To Get Rid of the Militia Mentality

This Is Beirut, 12/04 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri called upon “moving away from the militia mentality to that of a state that accommodates everyone, provided its Constitution is respected, its laws are abided by, its institutions are preserved, and its independence is defended.” His statement comes on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of the outbreak of ...

Future Movement Eyeing Municipal and General Polls with or Without Saad Hariri

This is Beirut, 20/02 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Future Movement, which had suspended its participation in Lebanon’s political life three years ago, will be taking part in the upcoming municipal elections slated for May and the general elections next year, according to a party official. However, the movement’s leader, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, may not be running for a seat in ...

Saad Hariri's Comeback: A Turning Point for the Sunni Community?

Yara Germany, 16/02 15:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Saad Hariri was greeted with a massive crowd at Martyrs' Square on Friday, February 14. His return, eagerly awaited by his supporters, came more than three years after his withdrawal from the Lebanese political scene. In fact, much of the Sunni community has been feeling sidelined and underrepresented in recent years. For former Minister Rashid ...

The New Hariri

Bassam Abou Zeid, 14/02 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The leader of the Future Movement, Saad Hariri, returns to the political arena after three years of suspended political activity. He has given his supporters a boost of enthusiasm, enabling them to first participate in municipal and electoral council elections, followed by parliamentary elections. However, the specifics of engaging in these ...

Saad Hariri Announces the Future Movement's Return to the Lebanese Political Scene

This is Beirut, 14/02 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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From Martyrs’ Square, where he was met with cheers from his supporters, amidst red, white and green Lebanese flags, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the return of the Future Movement to Lebanon’s political scene. “The supporters of Rafic Hariri will remain, and their voices will resonate in all upcoming national events ...

Is Saad Hariri Eyeing a Major Comeback to the Lebanese Political Scene?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 13/02 12:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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February 14, 2025, could mark a turning point in the current political landscape. After six years away from the Lebanese political scene, following his resignation as prime minister in 2019, and 20 years after the assassination of his father, Rafic Hariri, Saad Hariri may be preparing a significant comeback. At least, that is what his team has ...

Saad Hariri: The Comeback!

Lyne Sammouri, 11/02 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Within hours, Saad Hariri is expected in Lebanon. And this time, it’s not just another annual visit. After years of silence, the son of Lebanon’s martyred Prime Minister Rafic Hariri will speak. Every February 14th, Hariri honors his father’s legacy. But this year, things are way different. His comeback couldn’t come at a more critical ...

Saad Hariri Meets Russian FM, Calls for Ceasefire in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-11-15 16:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri held a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Abu Dhabi on Friday, during which he stressed the urgent need to end the brutal Israeli aggression on Lebanon, which targets civilians, as well as humanitarian and health institutions. “There is an urgent necessity for an immediate ceasefire and the ...

Lebanese Politicians Congratulate Trump on US Election Victory

This is Beirut, 2024-11-06 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Reactions from Lebanese politicians poured in on Wednesday, celebrating the election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. Trump, a Republican, will assume office for a second term, having previously served from 2017 to 2021 and succeeding Democrat Joe Biden. In his first comment on Trump’s victory, caretaker Prime ...

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