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Lebanon, Hezbollah

Lebanon's new president strikes a nationalistic tone amid regional shifts, further weakening of Hezbollah

The Lebanese parliament finally voted on a new president on Thursday following two years of deadlock. Joseph Aoun the head of the country's armed forces won a majority of the votes.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 17h

Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah’s Waning Influence

Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy in a sign of Hezbollah’s waning influence.

DPA International on MSN · 1d

Election of president kindles hope in crisis-battered Lebanon

A devastating economic crisis, a political power vacuum, massive corruption and most recently the war between Hezbollah and Israel: For a long time, things were not looking good for Lebanon. But, after two years without a president,

Lebanon army chief Aoun becomes president

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon’s president?

Lebanon’s new president and former army commander Joseph Aoun has maintained a low profile. Those who know him say he is no-nonsense and averse to affiliating himself with any party or even expressing a political opinion.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun, says a new phase has begun

Lebanon's newly elected president, Joseph Aoun, said Thursday that "a new phase" has started for the war-ravaged country and pledged to rebuild the state, adopt a policy of "positive neutrality" and fight corruption.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency · 23h

Bernie Sanders receives a vote for president of Lebanon as army chief wins

Lebanon has elected a new president after two years of political indecision, but not before some unexpected characters received votes — including Sen. Bernie Sanders, an American Jew.

Lebanon President To Begin Consultations On New PM Next Week

Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun will start consultations with political parties towards naming a prime minister from next week, the presidency said on Friday.

Human Rights Watch10h

Lebanon’s New President Should Pursue Accountability

Lebanon’s parliament elected military commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a two-year political deadlock in the country ...

Middle East Institute5h

With election of nationalist president, Lebanon moves to exit the Axis of Resistance

With a nearly unanimous 99 out of 128 votes, the Lebanese parliament elected the head of the army, Gen. Joseph Aoun, as ...

Lebanon Chooses a President After 2 Years of Gridlock

As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have ...

LBCI Lebanon10h

Italy PM offers Lebanon's new president support

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered her support on Friday for new Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, saying he would ...

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