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Lebanon's parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

Lebanese lawmakers elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, filling the long-vacant post. Aoun, who has U.S. backing, represents a shift in Lebanon's political landscape, reflecting the diminished influence of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed group, especially after its devastating war with Israel.

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Published January 09,2025
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LEBANONS PARLIAMENT ELECTS ARMY CHIEF JOSEPH AOUN AS PRESIDENT

Lebanese lawmakers elected army chief Joseph Aoun as head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group after its devastating war with Israel.