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Saad Hariri Signals Potential Political Return as Lebanon Shifts After Hezbollah and Assad Weakening

On February 14, 2005, a bomb exploded in downtown Beirut, killing former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri and 21 others.
The assassination triggered unrest and economic turmoil in Lebanon over the following two decades.
Lebanon is now facing new opportunities for reform following significant political changes in the region.
Hariri's assassination shocked Lebanon, occurring in a context of tensions with Syria, which influenced Lebanese politics.

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LEBANON Saad Hariri's return to an increasingly unstable Lebanon

On the twentieth anniversary of his father's assassination, the Sunni leader announced his return to politics in Beirut. But the uncertainties about the Israeli withdrawal and Nasrallah's funeral scheduled for 23 February poison the climate: Unifil convoy burned down, the vice-commander, a Nepalese soldier, wounded.

8 days ago

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Xinhua

Former Lebanese PM Hariri announces political comeback

Lebanon Hariri Anniversary

Supporters of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri wave Lebanese flags during the 20th anniversary of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

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The Times of Israel

Ex-PM Saad Hariri returns to changed Lebanon, marking 20 years since father killed

Saad, son of towering politician Rafik Hariri, killed by Hezbollah in 2005, returns to Lebanon from UAE for annual commemoration, with Iranian-backed terror group historically weak

8 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Anadolu Ajansı

INTERVIEW - Lebanon’s Future Movement commemorates ex-Premier Hariri’s legacy, celebrates Assad’s fall

Praising Türkiye’s regional role, Lebanon’s Future Movement secretary-general says: ‘Türkiye has never pursued a divisive policy in Palestine' - Anadolu Ajansı

8 days ago·Ankara, Türkiye

Hariri returns to politics, backs PM Salam, calls for unity

BEIRUT: Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced on Friday, the 20th anniversary of the assassination of his father Rafic Hariri, also a former PM, the “return of the Future Movement to political activity in all upcoming milestones and events.” This comes after a three-year suspension of his political engagement and that of his party. Hariri affirmed that the

8 days ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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