Lebanon’s interior minister Bassam Mawlawi announced on Monday (May 16) most of the official results for the parliamentary election, the first since the economic meltdown and a huge port explosion rocked the capital.
Mawlawi announced the winning candidates in 12 out of 15 electoral districts and the remaining results are expected on Tuesday (May 17).
Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah and its allies are likely to lose their majority in Lebanon’s parliament following Sunday’s election, three sources allied to the group said on Monday, in a major blow to the heavily armed faction that reflects anger with ruling parties.
Among the notable losses is top Hezbollah ally and deputy parliament speaker Elie Ferzli, 72, who lost the Christian Orthodox seat in West Beqaa, according to official results.
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