Kamal Jumblatt

Lebanese politician

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Kamal Jumblatt was a prominent Lebanese politician and a key Druze leader in Lebanon's history. He was known for his charisma and political influence. Jumblatt was the leader of the Progressive Socialist Party. He allied with Camille Chamoun, who was elected president of Lebanon in 1952, though Chamoun later disregarded Jumblatt's influence on government policies. During the Lebanese Civil War, Jumblatt led the predominantly Muslim Lebanese National Movement (LNM).123

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Camille Chamoun
…had made an alliance with Kamal Jumblatt, leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, and had won extensive support throughout the country. That September a general strike forced Khuri’s resignation, and Chamoun was elected president. Although Jumblatt had helped secure his election, Chamoun ignored him when it came to formulating government…
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…had made an alliance with Kamal Jumblatt, leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, and had won extensive support throughout the country. That September a general strike forced Khuri’s resignation, and Chamoun was elected president. Although Jumblatt had helped secure his election, Chamoun ignored him when it came to formulating government…
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