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Killing Mr. Lebanon
The Assassination of Rafik Hariri and Its Impact on the Middle East
Book • 2006
On Valentine's Day 2005, former Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri was killed by a massive explosion in Beirut.
This book by Nicholas Blanford examines how Hariri's murder provoked a seismic shift in Middle Eastern politics.
It delves into Hariri's past, his influence on Lebanon, and the murky world of alliances between businesses, security services, politicians, and diplomats.
Based on exclusive interviews, Blanford traces the last weeks of Hariri's life and reveals who stood to gain from his death.
The book also explores the impact of the assassination on Hizbullah, Syria, and Israel, and how it led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon after nearly thirty years of occupation.
This book by Nicholas Blanford examines how Hariri's murder provoked a seismic shift in Middle Eastern politics.
It delves into Hariri's past, his influence on Lebanon, and the murky world of alliances between businesses, security services, politicians, and diplomats.
Based on exclusive interviews, Blanford traces the last weeks of Hariri's life and reveals who stood to gain from his death.
The book also explores the impact of the assassination on Hizbullah, Syria, and Israel, and how it led to the withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon after nearly thirty years of occupation.
