Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President

Lebanon’s Parliament elected Gen. Joseph Aoun as president in a critical step towards stability after years of gridlock, with overwhelming majority support after multiple failed attempts. Aoun’s election is seen as a milestone for the crisis-hit nation, celebrated in Beirut, and reflects shifting power dynamics in the region. With U.S. and international support, Aoun is expected to appoint a prime minister and form a government to address Lebanon’s economic and war-related challenges, marking a potential new chapter in the country’s history.

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