LBCI

Bassil: Azour was among names accepted by FPM but not best candidate for us

13-06-2023 | 11:48

Share

Share

Bassil: Azour was among names accepted by FPM but not best candidate for us

3^min

Head of the Free Patriotic Movement MP Gebran Bassil delivered on Tuesday a televised speech whereby he said that "the disagreement with Hezbollah was about state-building.

"We tried to develop the understanding, but the necessary responsiveness was not achieved. The dispute expanded when it became about national partnership. We still agree with them on resistance and the principle of defensive strategy," he added.

He also noted that "the understanding with Hezbollah has not collapsed, but it is not in good shape."

"We are not part of any internal or external alignment, nor belong to any axis. We desire good relationships and communication with everyone," he continued.

Bassil said, "It is natural for us to vote for the consensus candidate, which is former minister Jihad Azour," pointing out that "Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah stated when choosing his candidate, that it would not harm the alliance with the Free Patriotic Movement."

"I am confident that Sayyed Nasrallah does not accept the atmosphere of defamation. We will not be part of any session tomorrow or any other session involved in any provocative conflict. I have given instructions within the movement not to respond to calls of accusations of betrayal."

He added, "We have decided with the confrontation forces to maintain a good relationship without allying because we agree with them on many sovereignty and reform issues, but we differ with them on resistance. We never want to be politically aligned with them against Hezbollah."

Regarding the presidential elections, he said, "We reject both obstruction and confrontation, and we refuse the option of the Hezbollah and Amal Movement duo, as well as the option of the opposition. However, it is up to each individual to choose and vote in elections. In this way, their votes favor a specific candidate."

Bassil emphasized that "Azour was among the names accepted by the Free Patriotic Movement."

"But he is not the best candidate for us," he added.

"No matter our differences, we will return and agree with each other," he concluded by saying.

Lebanon News

Bassil

Azour

FPM

Lebanon

Next

Lebanon's Youth and Sports Minister Nora Bayrakdarian reinstates legitimacy of Gymnastics Federation

Recommended For You

Handover of four Lebanese detainees to Red Cross postponed until Friday

11:23

Handover of four Lebanese detainees to Red Cross postponed until Friday

Lebanon to receive four additional detainees through Naqoura — LBCI sources

10:14

Lebanon to receive four additional detainees through Naqoura — LBCI sources

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

10:00

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

Israel releases five Lebanese detainees arrested in southern Lebanon

08:52

Israel releases five Lebanese detainees arrested in southern Lebanon

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

China tells Ukraine willing to offer 'new humanitarian aid'

2026-02-13

China tells Ukraine willing to offer 'new humanitarian aid'

Spain says 'unacceptable' for Israel to continue Lebanon invasion

2026-04-08

Spain says 'unacceptable' for Israel to continue Lebanon invasion

Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel

2026-04-13

Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel

Videos

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

2026-08-06

Lebanon-Israel talks: delegations arrive at US Embassy in Rome — Video

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

2026-07-24

Residents begin returning to Zawtar el-Gharbiyeh, southern Lebanon: Video

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

2026-07-20

Slotkin to LBCI: Lebanese army needs resources to confront Hezbollah, $36 million request submitted for special forces

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanon records 35% drop in marriages as young people postpone starting families

1

Lebanon records 35% drop in marriages as young people postpone starting families

Lebanon talks hit roadblock as Israel weighs next steps

2

Lebanon talks hit roadblock as Israel weighs next steps

Lebanon selects Alvarez & Marsal for new audit of central bank

3

Lebanon selects Alvarez & Marsal for new audit of central bank

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on South Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah: Sources tell Reuters

4

Iran warns US against Israeli attack on South Lebanon ridge held by Hezbollah: Sources tell Reuters

Israeli Channel 12: Israel is expected to release five prisoners of war to Lebanon today

5

Israeli Channel 12: Israel is expected to release five prisoners of war to Lebanon today

Israel releases five Lebanese detainees arrested in southern Lebanon

6

Israel releases five Lebanese detainees arrested in southern Lebanon

ICRC returns man seized by Israel to Lebanon

7

ICRC returns man seized by Israel to Lebanon

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

8

FBI returns three ancient Lebanese artifacts to Lebanon

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More