Independent National Bloc
Independent National Bloc (Arabic: التكتل الوطني المستقل) is a parliamentary bloc in the Lebanese parliament, formed in 2018 by Marada Movement, Dignity Movement, Farid Haykal Khazen and Moustafa El Husseini.[1]
After the 2022 Lebanese general election, the Independent National Bloc includes Tony Frangieh, Farid Haykal-Khazen, William Tawk and Michel Murr.[2]
After the 2022–2025 Lebanese presidential election, Michel Murr left the bloc.[3]
Election summary
| Election | Seats | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 7 / 128 (5%) | |
| 2022 | 4 / 128 (3%) |
2018–2022 session deputies
| Name | Election Area | Political Affiliation | Sect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Suleiman Frangieh | Zgharta | Marada Movement | Maronite |
| Estephan Douaihy | Zgharta | Marada Movement | Maronite |
| Fayez Ghosn | Koura | Marada Movement | Greek Orthodox |
| Faisal Karami | Tripoli | Dignity Movement | Sunni |
| Jihad Al Samad | Danniyeh | Dignity Movement | Sunni |
| Farid Haykal Khazen | Kesserwan | Independent | Maronite |
| Moustafa El Husseini | Jbeil | Independent | Shia |
2022–2026 session deputies
| Name | Election Area | Political Affiliation | Sect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Suleiman Frangieh | Zgharta | Marada Movement | Maronite |
| William Gebran Tawk | Bsharri | Independent | Maronite |
| Farid Haykal Khazen | Kesserwan | Independent | Maronite |
Withdrew after the presidential election |
See also
- List of members of the 2018–2022 Lebanese Parliament
- List of members of the 2022–2026 Lebanese Parliament
Bloc allies
References
- ^ "elmarada - التكتل الوطني" (in Arabic). elmarada.org.
- ^ "Independent National Bloc Names Mikati for Premiership". Elnashra.
- ^ "ميشال المر استقل عن التكتل الوطني المستقل" (in Arabic). Elnashra. 12 January 2025.