Marwan Hamadeh

Hamadeh decries criticism of Saudi Arabia

Democratic Gathering bloc MP Marwan Hamadeh said that the objection Saudi Ambassador Abdul Aziz Khoja voiced to President Michel Sleiman over criticism of Saudi Arabia should be taken seriously. In a statement issued on...

Daily Star Political News: Sleiman chastises critics of Saudi role in Lebanon

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman on Monday condemned "any form" of criticism against Saudi Arabia and thanked the kingdom for its support for Lebanon.In remarks after talks with Saudi Ambassador Abdel-Aziz Khoja, Sleiman said:...

Hamadeh criticizes rush in visits to Syria

Democratic Gathering MP Marwan Hamadeh told Voice of Lebanon radio station on Monday that there was no problem in some visits to Damascus but cautioned that “there a is kind of rush in some visits which need a clear...

Hamadeh says March 8 has flawed idea of democracy

Democratic Gathering bloc MP Marwan Hamadeh said the March 14 coalition would run in the 2009 parliamentary elections united and win. “The other group sees democracy in only one sense: either it wins the elections or it...

Verbal disputes emerge during parliament session

Parliament discussed draft law on minimum wages after a verbal dispute between PM Fouad Siniora and his deputy Issam Abu Jamra on the issue of the deputy PM’s privileges and internal regulation of the cabinet’s work....

US stresses importance of diplomatic activity with Lebanon

Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence James Robert Clapper arrived in Lebanon Sunday evening for meetings with a number of Lebanese officials. A diplomatic source told An-Nahar on Monday that Washington increased its...

Gemayel issues new call for Hizbullah to disarm: Ex-president marks anniversary of son's...

BEIRUT, Nov 24, 2008 (The Daily Star - Former President Amin Gemayel called on Sunday for the disarming of Hizbullah and Palestinian factions inside and outside refugee camps. "The state cannot allow any illegal military...

Hamadeh says Jumblatt’s US visit was “excellent”

Democratic Gathering bloc MP Marwan Hamadeh described Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt’s visit to the United States as “excellent.â€_ Hamadeh said in a telephone call to Future News on Sunday that Lebanon...

Jumblat Wants Army to be Lebanon's 'Sole Protector,' Rice Stresses Continued Support

Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat has urged the U.S. government to continue its support to the Lebanese army so that it becomes the country's "sole protector," An Nahar daily reported Wednesday. It quoted sources...

Jumblatt equates Lebanon’s destiny with a March 14 victory in 2009 elections

PSP leader MP Walid Jumblatt said Lebanon’s fate and future were connected to the victory of the March 14 alliance and the Cedar Revolution in the 2009 parliamentary elections. During his visit to the United States, he spoke...

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