The “Lebanese Debate” has been focused on Suleiman Franjieh, the former minister and head of the Marada Movement, and his chances of becoming the next president. With the Saudi-Iranian agreement, which was preceded by the announcement of Franjieh’s nomination for the presidency, many believe that his chances have increased significantly. Despite the opposition that he may face, many believe that Franjieh will become the next president, according to inside sources. However, the sources also acknowledge that there may be constitutional obstacles to his presidency, especially in regards to Speaker Berri’s remarks.
The sources also discuss Franjieh’s approach to the recent regional developments, including the Saudi-Iranian agreement, and the extent of his conviction that it will generate the desired settlement. They also speculate on the presidential options that Franjieh may pursue if he is not chosen, and rule out the possibility of him accepting Samir Geagea as a compulsory path to the presidency.
The sources criticize Gebran Bassil’s leadership of the Free Patriotic Movement, stating that he raises problems without offering solutions. They believe that Franjieh may be better able to improve matters if he reaches the presidency, especially in terms of displacement, economic and living conditions, and relations with Arab and Western countries.
The sources also comment on the issue of Franjieh’s relationship with other political parties, including meetings with the head of the Lebanese Forces and the Free Patriotic Movement. They believe that Franjieh’s meeting with Lebanese Forces will be easier, as he views Geagea as an opponent that he can deal with more easily. However, they assert that Franjieh is not ready to visit Maarab and prefers to meet in Rehab Bkerki.
Overall, the sources emphasize that with the end of the month of Ramadan, the settlement will begin to take shape, and Franjieh’s chances of becoming president may become clearer. They also note Franjieh’s lack of comment on the issue of summer and winter timings, but dismiss it as a “ridicule” that might ignite an Islamic-Christian war.
Since the announcement of the Saudi-Iranian agreement and what preceded it from the step of the Shiite duo by announcing the nomination of the former minister and head of the Marada Movement, Suleiman Franjieh, for the presidency, expectations began regarding a significant increase in his chances of reaching the presidency. How does the Marada movement approach this regional development, and what is the extent of Franjieh’s conviction that this The agreement will generate the desired settlement.
Informed sources do not hide that they are certain that the leader of the movement, Suleiman Franjieh, will be president of the republic, according to the settlement that is being worked on.
It does not consider that “the Saudi position is obstructive, as the kingdom did not place a veto on the name of the Zghartawi leader, so that the specifications it requires in the next president apply to him in terms of not indulging in corruption or in terms of his good relationship with all parties.”
Considering that the meeting between Franjieh and the head of the Lebanese Forces party is easier than his meeting with the Free Patriotic Movement, Gebran Bassil, because Geagea is, as a result, an opponent and can be dealt with more easily. However, she asserts that Franjieh is not ready to visit Maarab, but if the national interest requires that, he will do so on the condition that Geagea extends the invitation, but she also points out that Franjieh prefers that the meeting take place in Rehab Bkerki, even if the Patriarch did not participate in this meeting.
And regarding the presidential options that Franjieh can pursue in the event that he is not lucky, because if he is given a choice, according to the expression of the sources, between the head of the Free Patriotic Movement, Gebran Bassil, and the army commander, General Joseph Aoun, then he will certainly choose the latter, but the sources do not forget to mention the constitutional obstacles in this. framework that Speaker Berri referred to earlier.
The sources rule out that Franjieh would accept that Samir Geagea be a compulsory path to his accession to the presidency, especially since the man’s family was martyred along with more than 30 others from the city, as he never tolerates his political line.
The sources assert that Franjieh will be the next president without Geagea’s approval or the Free Patriotic Movement, because the settlement is coming and will, of course, be at the expense of those who miss the train. They do not rule out that the Strong Republic bloc will participate in the election session, but without voting for Franjieh.
The sources criticize the head of the Free Patriotic Movement and its leader, who raises all the problems without taking the initiative to offer solutions or solutions, as is the case with the issue of displacement.
She believes that Franjieh is able to improve all matters if he reaches the presidency, in terms of displacement, the money of depositors, the economic and living conditions, and relations with Arab and Western countries. Why did Franjieh not announce his candidacy? The sources respond to the question by asking who is the candidate who announced his candidacy? What regarding the army chief? To announce his candidacy and say what is his position on Hezbollah’s weapons, for example.
The sources stress that with the end of the month of Ramadan, the features of the settlement will begin to take shape.
As for the lack of comment by the head of the Marada Movement on the issue of the summer and winter timings, the sources convey that the latter considered this issue a “ridicule” as if they wanted to ignite an Islamic-Christian war.
And the sources commented on the issue of the relationship between the party and the movement that Bassil misunderstood the party’s kindness to him.
As Lebanon continues to navigate political turmoil and power struggles, the likelihood of Suleiman Franjieh becoming the next president of the republic seems to be increasing. While the Marada Movement approaches the recent Saudi-Iranian agreement with cautious optimism, Franjieh’s potential presidency raises questions on how he will handle displacement, economic conditions, and relationships with other countries. Despite constitutional obstacles and opposition from the Free Patriotic Movement, the settlement being worked on may see Franjieh as the next president without their approval. With the end of Ramadan approaching, the settlement’s details will become clearer in the coming weeks. While the issue of summer and winter timing remains controversial, the misunderstanding between the party and the movement serves as a reminder of the complexities of Lebanese politics.
