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 Date: 03:45 | 09 January 2025
- Modified Date: 03:48 | 09 January 2025
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.
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