Nadim gemayel biography of christopher

The old Honda that Bachir Gemayel used to drive (even when he got elected president) was renovated and brought back to life by his son MP Nadim Gemayel. This is a little piece of history for those who knew Bachir and it’s bringing back a lot of cool memories and stories on MP Gemayel’s Facebook Page.

It’s very rare in Lebanon to see Lebanese MPs, Ministers or Presidents driving affordable cars (or even driving their own cars for that sake). I think the Honda, along with other classic cars that were owned by high ranking Lebanese politicians and personalities, should be put on display for all to see in a similar fashion to the Beirut Classic Car Show that was held back in 2011.

President Camille Chamoun’s Bentley

Posted By Najib

CategoriesAUTOMOTIVE,LEBANON

Overview of Iranian influence in Lebanon

Iranian influence in Lebanon dates to the 16th century and has grown considerably during the 20th century, first minimally under the Shah through the interchange of elites, specifically in Beirut and then significantly following the Iranian Revolution and Iran's training and funding of Hezbollah. Iran has had a prominent influence in the social services, education, the economy and politics of Lebanon.

Critics have argued Lebanon provides Tehran access to the Mediterranean as well as regional influence through organizations such as Hezbollah, considered an Iranian proxy which conducts operations in nearby Syria in defense of the Bashar Al Assad regime, an Iranian ally.

Overview

Iran has longstanding connections with Lebanon, particularly through its Shi'ite community, one of the largest among the country's 18 recognized sects. Many Lebanese clerics have ties to Iran, either originating from there, receiving training under Iranians, or maintaining strong Iranian connections. Musa al-Sadr, an Iranian-born cleric from a prominent Lebanese theological family, played a pivotal role in mobilizing Lebanon's Shiite community. In 1974, he founded the Movement of the Disinherited, which later formed

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