Hariri formally revoked his resignation following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties in an announcement at the end of the first Cabinet meeting to be held since Lebanon was thrown into a political crisis following Hariri’s Nov. 4 surprise resignation. (Dalati Nohra/Lebanese Government via AP) (Associated Press)BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri revoked his resignation Tuesday following a consensus deal reached with rival political parties, marking an end to one of the most bizarre interludes in Lebanese politics. Hariri announced his resignation in a Nov. 4 televised broadcast from Saudi Arabia, citing the Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s meddling in regional affairs as a main reason for stepping down. The move thrust Lebanon to the forefront of the regional rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran and shattered the national unity government that Hariri headed. The Lebanese have rallied around Hariri in what became an embarrassment for Saudi Arabia.

Source: Washington Post December 05, 2017 12:05 UTC