Suleiman Frangieh (politician, born 1965) - Wikipedia
Politically he is considered an ally of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. He was the primary candidate for Hezbollah's faction for the 2022–2025 Lebanese presidential election, before withdrawing.
Lebanon's Hezbollah backs Christian politician Frangieh for …
Mar 6, 2023 · The powerful armed Hezbollah group will back Christian politician Suleiman Frangieh to be Lebanon's president, its leader said on Monday, a move that gives him important support but does not...
Lebanon's return to Assad's grip - Le Monde.fr
May 8, 2023 · Today, a new Suleiman Frangieh, as close to Bashar al-Assad as his grandfather was to Hafez, is running for the presidency. His election would mark Lebanon's return to Assad rule.
Lebanon's Hezbollah backs Christian politician Frangieh for …
Mar 6, 2023 · Frangieh, 56, is heir to an old Lebanese Christian political dynasty and a friend of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. His grandfather, of the same name, served as president from...
Sleiman Frangieh, France's controversial candidate for Lebanese …
May 12, 2023 · The Maronite leader, a childhood friend of Bashar Al-Assad, is central to a plan driven by Paris to resolve the situation in Lebanon, where there has been no leader for which has been without...
After 2-year vacuum, in shadow of war, Lebanon tries for 13th …
Jan 8, 2025 · After Aoun’s term ended in October 2022, Hezbollah backed Frangieh, leader of the Marada Movement, a political party with a strong influence in northern Lebanon. Frangieh also had close ties...
With Hezbollah Weakened, Lebanon to Hold Presidential Vote
Jan 8, 2025 · Lebanon ‘s parliament will try to elect a president on Thursday, with officials seeing better chances of success in a political landscape shaken by Israel’s war with Hezbollah and the toppling of...
In Lebanon, childhood friend of Assad touted for president
Dec 3, 2015 · Suleiman Frangieh, who would become the first Lebanese president who was a child during the country's 15-year civil war, has made no secret of his close ties to Assad.
The Political Dynasties of Lebanon: The Presidential Family of Frangieh
May 25, 2019 · In response, Suleiman Frangieh reached out to President Hafez al Assad. On May 1976, the Syrians invaded Lebanon in a move that most Maronites initially approved of as they thought that the Syrians would be effective in keeping …
FACTBOX - Who's in the frame to be Lebanon's next president?
Jan 8, 2025 · Hezbollah and its closest allies voted for Suleiman Frangieh in that session – the last time parliament attempted to elect a head of state. Frangieh secured 51 votes. Hezbollah, at the time,...