Lebanon MPs seek end to leadership vacuum with January presidency vote

Lebanon’s parliament will convene on January 9 to elect a new president after over two years without a head of state, following the start of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. The session also saw the extension of army chief Joseph Aoun’s mandate for one year, with French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian present to discuss political developments and the pressing need for reforms in the country. The ongoing ceasefire and diplomatic efforts aim to pave the way for the election of a president and bring stability to Lebanon’s political landscape.

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