Lebanese army chief edges towards presidency, Lebanese sources say
Lebanon’s parliament is likely to elect Army Chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, ending a leadership vacuum since 2022. This decision shows Hezbollah’s reduced influence, as it previously supported a different candidate, Suleiman Frangieh. The presidency, reserved for a Maronite Christian, has been vacant since Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022. No group … Read more