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21-706: In the 2017 vote law, the Bekaa II constituency retained the borders of the West Bekaa-Rachaya electoral district created by the 2008 Doha Agreement ahead of the 2009 Lebanese general election . Nearly half of the electorate is Sunni (48.8%). 14.8% of the electorate is Druze, 14.7% Shia, 7.42% Greek Catholic, 7.22% Maronite and 7.16% Greek Orthodox. Below data by qada (district) from 2017; Out of 122,989 eligible voters, 65,545 voted (53% participation). Greek Orthodox candidate Norma Ferzli obtained 3 votes. There were 398 rejected ballots and 264 blank votes. Ahead of

42-559: A dialogue on promoting the Lebanese state's authority over all Lebanese territory and their relationship with the various groups on the Lebanese stage in order to ensure the state's and the citizens’ security. Hence, the dialogue was initiated in Doha on promoting the state's authority according to Paragraph 5 of the Beirut Agreement, and an agreement was reached on the following: - Prohibiting

63-604: A means to settle disputes, irrespective of their nature and under any circumstances.” It hailed the agreement between the Western-backed majority and the Hezbollah-led opposition, backed by Syria and Iran, to elect a new president, establish a national unity cabinet and address Lebanon's electoral law. The Council reaffirmed “its strong support for the territorial integrity, sovereignty, unity and political independence of Lebanon within its internationally recognized borders and under

84-457: A national unity government composed of 30 ministers distributed among the majority (16 ministers), the opposition (11 ministers) and the president (3 ministers), and by virtue of this agreement, all parties commit not to resign or obstruct the government's actions. Third : adopting the kaza as an electoral constituency in conformity with the 1960 law, whereby the districts of Marjayoun- Hasbaya , Baalbek - Hermel and West Bekaa- Rashaya remain as

105-536: A new president. The UN “welcomes and strongly supports the agreement reached by Lebanese leaders in Doha on May 21..., which constitutes an essential step towards the resolution of the current crisis... and the complete restoration of Lebanon 's unity, stability and independence.” In a non-binding statement adopted by all 15 members, the Security Council also “welcomes the agreement to ban the use of weapons and violence as

126-551: A single electoral constituency each. As for Beirut, it was divided in the following manner: The first district: Achrafieh – Rmeil – Saifi; The second district: Bachoura – Medawar – the Port ; The third district: Minet al-Hosn – Ain al-Mreisseh – Al-Mazraa – Mousseitbeh – Ras Beirut – Zoqaq al-Blat Agreeing on referring the reform clauses mentioned in the draft law prepared by the National Commission on Electoral Law Reform, which

147-499: Is one of the four districts in the Nabatiyeh Governorate of Lebanon . It lies in the southeast, bordering Syria to the east and Israel to the south. The capital of the district is Hasbaya , a town with a population that is mostly Druze oriented and some Christians. 33°23′55″N 35°40′58″E  /  33.3985°N 35.6829°E  / 33.3985; 35.6829 The following 20 municipalities are all located in

168-528: Is to be resumed under the aegis of the president as soon as he is elected and a national unity government is formed, and with the participation of the Arab League in such a way as to boost confidence among the Lebanese. Fifth : Reasserting the commitment of the Lebanese political leaders to immediately abstain from resorting to the rhetoric of treason or political or sectarian instigation. The Arab Ministerial Committee undertakes to register this agreement before

189-696: The 2018 Lebanese general election , the first to use a proportional representation electoral system, three lists were registered. The Future Movement and the Progressive Socialist Party formed a joint list. Notably this list included Mohammed Qar'awi, owner of the Bekaa Hospital, a personality previously linked to the March 8 Alliance. Amin Wahbi , founder and leader of the Democratic Left Movement

210-480: The Rafik Hariri International Airport 's head of security, after it was revealed that a Hezbollah surveillance camera was monitoring the western runway number 17, which is used primarily for executive jets. In response to these decisions, mushrooming riots swept across Beirut resulting in heavy clashes between Hezbollah and the majority. Afterward, Hezbollah forces invaded and took control of

231-605: The Arab League General Secretariat as soon as it is signed. The agreement was signed in Doha on May 21, 2008 by the Lebanese political leaders participating in the Conference and in the presence of the president and members of the Arab Ministerial Committee.” The UN Security Council welcomed the deal reached by Lebanon 's majority and opposition blocs to end an 18-month political standoff and elect

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252-504: The Lebanese National Dialogue Conference in Doha between 16 and 21 May 2008. First : The parties have agreed on having the Lebanese parliament speaker, based on the rules in effect, invite the parliament to convene within 24 hours to elect consensus candidate General Michel Suleiman , knowing that this is the best constitutional method to elect the president under these exceptional circumstances. Second : forming

273-500: The agreement, the opposition barricades were dismantled and so were the opposition protest camps in Martyrs' Square . On 25 May 2008, Lebanon's parliament elected General Michel Suleiman as the new president of the country, a post that had been vacant since November. After electing President Michel Suleiman , fireworks erupted all over the country, and festivals were held all over Beirut. Hasbaya District The Hasbaya District

294-426: The continuity of the coexistence formula and civil peace among all the Lebanese; and the parties pledge to all of the above. - Implementing the law and upholding the sovereignty of the state throughout Lebanon so as not to have regions that serve as safe havens for outlaws, out of respect for the supremacy of the law, and referring all those who commit crimes and contraventions to the Lebanese judiciary. This dialogue

315-577: The election, but such a list did not materialize. Likewise, the Lebanese Democratic Party opted to withdrawal its candidate Dr. Nizar Zaki. Doha Agreement (2008) [REDACTED] Member State of the Arab League [REDACTED] Lebanon portal The Doha Agreement was reached by rival Lebanese factions on 21 May 2008 in Doha , Qatar to end an 18-month-long political crisis . After battles broke out in Lebanon because of

336-533: The majority Sunni area of western Beirut. It was the first time since the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990) that weapons were used by Hezbollah on an internal front. Battles moved to several areas in the country, including Mount Lebanon and the North, and 300 people are estimated to have died in the conflict. The Arab League quickly acted to stop the violence. Under its guidance, Lebanese political leaders convened at

357-470: The ongoing political crisis, Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani , the ruling Emir of Qatar from 1995 to 2013, invited all Lebanese political parties to Qatar's capital of Doha to seek an end to the conflict and avoid possible all-out civil war . Lebanon's ongoing political crisis suddenly exploded when the government made the decisions to remove Hezbollah's telecommunications network and dismiss

378-503: The sole and exclusive authority of the government of Lebanon over all Lebanese territory.” The statement also recalled previous Security Council resolutions calling for the dismantling and the disarming of all Lebanese and foreign militias. Individual countries also supported the agreement: Lebanese across the political spectrum greeted it with relief and joy. The opposition ended its sit-in which had begun on 1 December 2006 in Beirut . After

399-413: The use of weapons or violence or taking refuge in them in any dispute whatsoever and under any circumstances, in order to ensure respect for the national partnership contract, based on the Lebanese people's commitment to live with one another within the framework of the Lebanese system, and to restrict the security and military authority over Lebanese nationals and residents to the state alone so as to ensure

420-417: Was headed by Minister Fouad Boutros, to the parliament in order to examine and discuss them in accordance with the rules in effect. Fourth : Pursuant to the Beirut Agreement of 15 May, especially Paragraphs 4 and 5, which stated the following: Paragraph 4: The parties commit to abstain from having recourse or resuming the use of weapons and violence in order to record political gains. Paragraph 5: Initiate

441-644: Was included on the Future list. The "Best Tomorrow" list was mainly backed by the Amal Movement. In the end the Free Patriotic Movement did not join the Amal-sponsored list, leaving Greek Orthodox candidate Elie Ferzli to join it as an individual. TV presenter Maguy Aoun was heading a third list, organized by civil society elements. The Lebanese Forces had tried to form a list with Ashraf Rifi to contest

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