Hariri Arrives in Lebanon to Mull over Participation in Parliamentary Elections

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri returned Thursday to Lebanon and met with Prime Minister Najib Miqati at the Grand Serail.

They discussed the latest political developments and the general situation, Hariri's Media Office said.

Hariri also met with Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif Daryan and discussed with him the latest developments.

Al-Jadeed TV reported Wednesday that Hariri would arrive in Beirut to decide whether to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

It is "most likely" that Hariri will not personally run in the upcoming parliamentary elections, according to al-Mustaqbal MP Hadi Hbeish.

"This information has become almost certain, while the issue of running in elections in the regions will be the subject of serious discussions with him," Hbeish added.