Al-Wali Jumblat has started his overt rapprochement to Hezbolla.

In Ashrafieh, East Christian Beirut, it will be Nadim Bashir Gemayel against Massoud Ashkar for the Maronite seat in the Parliament.

A deep schism has surfaced within the Saniora Cabinet namely between Hariri Clan member Minister of Finance and other ministers belonging to the Amal and Hezbolla militias.