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The former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Joumblatt, and former Prime Minister, Fouad Siniora, at the Centre House on November 1, 2026. Photo provided by the Future Movement. Add as preferred on Google Speaking to L’Orient Le-Jour, a senior Future Movement official commented on the commemoration of the late former prime minister’s birthday, held last Sunday at Beit al-Wasat, saying, “Quite simply, because it’s Rafik Hariri.” The gathering marked the first such event since the movement’s current leader, Saad Hariri, decided to suspend his political activities. His return to politics, however, remains uncertain, with Saudi Arabia still opposed to it.The event therefore offered Hariri supporters an opportunity to “remind everyone that we are still here,” as another senior party official said. This is while no Sunni political figure has managed to fill the vacuum left by Hariri on Lebanon’s Sunni political scene.‘The house of Hariri remains open’At the invitation of Bahia Hariri, Rafik Hariri’s sister, several of... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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