Suddenly, most of the Christian political factions in the country have decided to move closer to the head of state. In recent days, Baabda Presidential Palace has seen a series of notable contacts. Kataeb leader Samy Gemayel paid a visit after openly backing President Joseph Aoun since his election.This was followed by a lengthy phone call between Aoun and Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, after criticism directed at the president from within that party.Finally, Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil made a high-profile visit to the palace, despite his bloc being among the few that did not vote for Joseph Aoun.This sudden support from the various Christian factions for a sitting president cannot help but attract attention, especially as for decades, these groups have rarely agreed among themselves. In fact, they generally prefer...
Suddenly, most of the Christian political factions in the country have decided to move closer to the head of state. In recent days, Baabda Presidential Palace has seen a series of notable contacts. Kataeb leader Samy Gemayel paid a visit after openly backing President Joseph Aoun since his election.This was followed by a lengthy phone call between Aoun and Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea, after criticism directed at the president from within that party.Finally, Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil made a high-profile visit to the palace, despite his bloc being among the few that did not vote for Joseph Aoun.This sudden support from the various Christian factions for a sitting president cannot help but attract attention, especially as for decades, these groups have rarely agreed among themselves. In fact, they generally...
