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Lebanon army chief becomes president

Lebanon has elected General Joseph Aoun as president after being without a head of state since 2022.
Aoun received the necessary parliamentary votes in the second round of voting on Thursday afternoon.
Aoun was the preferred choice of the United States, France, and Saudi Arabia, who sent delegations to Lebanon.
His victory is expected to unlock financial assistance from Gulf states for rebuilding efforts.

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The New Arab

How Lebanon's new president reflects a shifting power balance

Analysis: After a two-year vacuum, the election of army chief Joseph Aoun as president reflects a changing balance of power in Lebanon and the region.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Lebanon army chief elected president after 2 years with no head of state

The man Lebanon’s parliament chose to be the country’s new president was the preferred candidate of the US, Europe and Saudi Arabia, who the war-torn country will need help from to rebuild, according to reports. Joseph Aoun, 61, Lebanon’s army commander, takes the role of president after over two years of the seat being empty... The post Lebanon army chief elected president after 2 years with no head of state appeared first on Daily Truth Report…

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Asharq AL-awsat

Aoun: Saudi Arabia Will Be Destination of First Foreign Visit, Reflecting its Historic Support to Lebanon

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Saturday with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun, congratulating him on his election on Thursday.

2 months ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Arab American News

Lebanon’s parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president, ending a two-year vacancy

Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief commander Joseph Aoun as the 14th president of the country, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum.

2 months ago

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Arab News

A new era and a golden opportunity for Lebanon

From the outset, Aoun has demonstrated that he is a leader of transparency and clarity. His words after he took the oath were devoid of the usual diplomatic platitudes, and reflected an honest character and a deep love of his country. His vision is precise, and his goals are firmly set, prioritizing the restoration of security and rebuilding Lebanon’s institutions on solid foundations that serve its people and deliver justice.

2 months ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Washington Times

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, kind and averse to affiliating himself with any party or even expressing a political opinion - a rarity for someone in Lebanon's fractured, transactional political system.

2 months ago·United States

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