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Lebanon's Hariri heading to Egypt amid political tensions

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri headed from France to Egypt on Tuesday, a French official said, as Lebanon awaits his return and clarity about his political future. Earlier in the day, Hariri apparently went for a morning jog, leaving his residence in a high-end Paris neighborhood wearing a sweatshirt, running shoes and shorts—despite the 9 C (48 F) temperature.

 

He soon returned, then departed again, this time surrounded by bodyguards and escorted by a police convoy. His office said he was going to Egypt to meet with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi. A French official, speaking on customary condition of anonymity, later confirmed that Hariri had left France.

 

The Lebanese politician's whereabouts have prompted intense scrutiny since he made a surprise resignation announcement from Saudi Arabia on Nov. 4, unleashing a political crisis in Lebanon.

 


פרסום ראשון: 11.21.17, 17:01