Elias Hankash
Elias Rafik Hankash | |
|---|---|
إلياس حنكش | |
 Hankash in 2019 | |
| Member of the Lebanese Parliament | |
| Assumed office 6 May 2018 | |
| Constituency | Mount Lebanon II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 Roumieh, Lebanon |
| Political party | Kataeb Party |
| Other political affiliations | March 14 Alliance |
| Spouse | Rita Lama |
| Children | 3 |
Elias Hankash (Arabic: الياس حنكش) is a Lebanese politician. He is currently a member of the Lebanese Parliament as a part of the Kataeb Party bloc.
Early life and education[edit]
Elias Rakif Hankash was born in the town of Roumieh in the Metn District to a Maronite family. He holds a bachelor's degree from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik.[1]
Politics[edit]
He joined The Lebanese Phalange Party during his years of study, and rose through the ranks of the party over the years.
He acted as advisor to the Minister of Economy and Trade in 2014.[1]
In a joint list with the National Liberal Party and the Green Party in the Mount Lebanon II district, Hankash was able to secure a seat with 2,583 votes in the 2018 Lebanese general election. He was made the member of the Economy, Trade and Planning parliamentary commission, and the Youth and Sports parliamentary commission.[1] The Kataeb Party won three seats. Following the 2020 Beirut explosion Hankash along with other MPs resigned.[2]
Hankash was able to secure a seat in the Lebanese parliament after earning 6,148 votes during the 2022 general elections. 2 April 2022 Nadim Gemayel, a cousin of Samy, promoted his candidacy in a speech during a small event.[3] Kataeb secured 4 seats for Salim Sayegh (3,477 votes), Nadim Gemayel (4,425 votes), Sami Gemayel (10,466 votes), and Elias Hankash (6,148 votes).[4]
Personal life[edit]
Hankash is married to Rita Lameh and have three children together.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Alumni Section | Elias Hankash". www.usek.edu.lb. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ "Beirut emergency law sparks fears of army crackdown". Arab News. 2020-08-13. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ^ كلمة للنائب السابق نديم الجميل من أمام بيت الكتائب في منطقة الرميل, retrieved 2022-04-02
- ^ "Here's The Full List Of How Many Seats Each Party Won In The 2022 Lebanon Elections". 961. 961. 961News. 17 May 2022.