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Factbox-What is the make-up of Lebanon's new parliament?

Lebanon's next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-minded first-time MPs.

Reuters · May 17, 2022

Hezbollah, Allies Likely to Lose Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament following Sunday's elections, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the party that reflects anger with ruling parties. Losses for the pro-Iran coalition - combined with unexpected wins for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Lebanon's Hezbollah, allies likely to lose parliamentary majority

Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon's parliament, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflected widespread anger at ruling parties.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Security Tensions Spike in Lebanon as Elections Draw Near

Security tensions are mounting in Lebanon as the parliamentary elections, set for May 15, draw near. More security incidents are being reported as the date approaches. The latest took place on Saturday against a convoy of head of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil as he was paying an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Geagea to Asharq Al-Awsat: Arabs Are Not Concerned with Lebanon of Qassem Soleimani

The Lebanese Forces’ main slogan for its electoral campaign – “We want and we can” – has emphasized the political party’s willingness and determination to bring about change in the upcoming polls, as stated by the LF leader, Samir Geagea, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat. “The Lebanese people today…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 21, 2022

Former Leading Aounists to Wage Lebanon's Elections as Part of Opposition

A group of former leading members of Lebanese President Michel Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) will wage the upcoming parliamentary elections in May as part of the opposition. The former Aounists will join the forces of "revolution and change" and the opposition, believing they have major chances in achieving a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022