Khalil al-Hibri
Khalil al-Hibri () was a Lebanese politician and businessman. Biography Al-Hibri served in parliament in 1957 and as Minister of Public Works in the government of Sami el-Solh during the presidency of Camille Chamoun. In 1952, he joined the board of Beirut's Water Company in the Municipality of Beirut, and later became the Chairman of the Board until 1972. He was instrumental in the development and modernization of Beirut's water facilities. Hibri is best known for agreeing to head a transitional government during the Lebanon Crisis of 1958. He was followed by Rashid Karami who headed a government of national reconciliation. See also List of prime ministers of Lebanon References Anti-U.S.manship (link to Time Magazine) - 19 May 1958 Prime Ministers of Lebanon Politicians from Beirut Members of the Parliament of Lebanon Government ministers of Lebanon