Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
In Lebanon, many saw the election on Thursday of Gen. Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, as a crucial step ...
US-backed army chief elected Lebanon’s president, ending years-long stalemate
Lebanon’s parliament has elected its US-backed army chief to be the country’s next president, ending a years-long political stalemate and presidential vacuum.
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Hezbollah blames Israel after pager explosions kill nine and injure thousands in Lebanon
The group blamed Israel for what it called “this criminal aggression” and vowed that it would get “just retribution”. The Israeli military declined to comment. Hours before the explosions ...
Lebanese army chief edges towards presidency, Lebanese sources say
The parliament looks set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as head of state, ending a presidential vacuum which has persisted since 2022 and showing the diminished sway of the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
Head of ICJ Nawaf Salam named as Lebanon's new prime minister
Lebanon’s new President Joseph Aoun has named prominent diplomat and President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ...
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Head of the International Court of Justice is named Lebanon's new prime minister
Salam's nomination is seen by many as a glimpse of hope after the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war that left 4,000 people dead ...
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Who is Joseph Aoun? US-backed Army chief elected Lebanon's president
Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's new president, was elected after a two-year vacancy. He was favored by the US and Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift from Hezbollah's influence.