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 toward bringing stability to the country. It was also seen as a concession by Hezbollah and, some analysts said, an acknowledgment that the group was no longer in a position to paralyze the state.
Joseph Aoun president Thursday, ending a political deadlock that had kept the office vacant since October 2022. Aoun, 60, won ...
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday welcomed the election of his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun after the country went more than two years without a head of state, saying unity will ...
1920 - The League of Nations grants the mandate for Lebanon and Syria to France, which creates the State of Greater Lebanon ...
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have ...
Iran unveiled an underground missile storage facility and announced Friday that it is manufacturing “new special missiles,” ...
As Hezbollah’s influence wanes and Gulf nations extend support, Lebanon faces a rare opportunity to stabilize and reclaim its ...
The footage of the missile base at an undisclosed location “in the mountains” and the parade by paramilitary Basij volunteers ...
The January 2025 election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanese president marks a shift toward sovereignty and stability following Hezbollah's weakened influence after its war with Israel. Aoun faces major tests ...
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