Lebanon set to finally elect president

Lebanon makes 13th attempt in 2 years to elect its president, eyes on a weakened Hezbollah
Lebanon has been operating without a full-fledged functional government since its last president Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022
Lebanon moves to elect president after two-year vacancy
Lebanese lawmakers will on Thursday finally elect a president after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the country out of financial crisis. Army chief, Joseph Aoun, is seen as the frontrunner,
Will Lebanon finally elect a president after a 2-year vacuum?
Lebanon's parliament is set to convene Thursday to attempt to elect a head of state for the 13th time during a more than 2-year-long presidential vacuum. This time, analysts said, they might finally succeed.
Lebanon set to finally elect president after two-year vacancy
Lebanese lawmakers are expected to finally elect a president Thursday after more than two years of deadlock, in a much-needed step to help lift the war-battered country out of financial crisis. Army chief Joseph Aoun,
Will Lebanon elect a new president after two-year vacancy?
Lebanon hasn't had a president since 2023. But an election planned for this week could kick-start the country's long-stalled political system.
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Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
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Lebanon Leaders Prepare For New Bid To Elect President
Lebanese political heavyweights held talks Wednesday as parliament prepares to elect a president, with foreign powers pressuring for consensus a day ahead of the vote.
After 12 failed attempts over 2 years, Lebanon’s parliament will try to pick a president
Lebanon’s parliament is set to vote to elect a president to fill a more than an two-year-long presidential vacuum.
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