Gebran Bassil is a prominent Lebanese politician and the head of the Free patriotic Movement (FPM). He has been a notable figure in Lebanese politics, often associated with the country’s complex political landscape and its struggles with corruption and governance issues.
In 2020, reported on Bassil, highlighting his role as a key political figure in Lebanon [1[1]. More recently, Bassil has been in the news due to U.S. sanctions imposed on him. The U.S. government designated Bassil under Executive Order 13818 for his role in corruption, stating that he has undermined good governance and contributed to the prevailing system of corruption and political patronage in Lebanon [3[3].
Bassil has responded to the sanctions, calling them an “injustice” and arguing that they shoudl not hinder the formation of a new government to address Lebanon’s severe financial crisis, which is the worst since the country’s civil war from 1975 to 1990 [2[2].
These developments highlight the ongoing challenges and controversies surrounding Bassil and his role in Lebanese politics.
