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Ghazaleh planned to defect. Boumonsef points to the recent rebel advances in northern and southern Syria. "People love rumours and don't notice the big picture: the regime is unravelling from within." Saad Hariri said Ghazaleh was beaten the day after making
420:. Ghazaleh relocated to Syria. However, some Lebanese and foreign observers alleged that Syria keeps interfering with Lebanese politics through parts of its intelligence apparatus left behind in the country; Syria denies the charges. Kanaan later allegedly committed suicide.
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