Johnny Kortbawi 10/01 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Presidency
In Lebanon, history tends to repeat itself in times of crisis, seldom during moments of progress, as we have grown accustomed to hardship that we often forget the fleeting moments of light. However, one cannot help but notice the striking similarities between the newly elected President Joseph Aoun and one of the pillars of Lebanon's First ...
This is Beirut 09/01 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF), Samir Geagea, stated that "Joseph Aoun's accession to the presidency reflects the beginning of a new chapter, distanced from the Axis of Resistance." Speaking on Thursday evening on the political program ‘Sar el Waet’ on the local MTV channel, he emphasized that "this is the ...
This is Beirut 09/01 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron France Lebanon Joseph Aoun
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday welcomed the "crucial election" by Lebanese lawmakers of army chief Joseph Aoun as president and said he would soon visit the country. Macron spoke with Aoun hours after the former army commander became the new president of Lebanon ending a two-year vacuum in the country's top post. France "will ...
This is Beirut 09/01 22:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
It is rare for the election of a president in Lebanon to be met with such profound relief. The relief felt by many Lebanese on Thursday reflects a deep awareness that Joseph Aoun’s election to the highest office marks the beginning of the end for a harmful and destructive way of governance. His leadership rekindles hope for rebuilding the ...
This is Beirut 09/01 21:11 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
General Joseph Aoun Lebanese President Lebanon international community
The international community welcomed the election of the former Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Army, General Joseph Aoun, as President of Lebanon on Thursday, ending more than two years of vacancy in the country's leadership, which had deepened its economic and political crises. French President Emmanuel Macron offered his ...
Vanessa Kallas 09/01 20:50 - Reading : less than a minute
General Joseph Aoun was elected president of the Republic on Thursday, at the end of a parliamentary session marked by numerous twists and turns.
This is Beirut 09/01 20:45 - Reading : less than a minute
South Lebanon Israel ceasefire violations
As Lebanon inaugurated a new president on Thursday, Israeli violations of the ceasefire continued in southern Lebanon. Border villages were rocked by the demolition and large-scale destruction of houses and structures. In the afternoon, the Israeli Army simultaneously destroyed nine buildings in Aita al-Shaab and carried out massive explosions ...
This is Beirut 09/01 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Defense Minister Maurice Slim has entrusted Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Audi with the interim leadership of the Army until a new commander-in-chief is appointed. The decision was issued on Thursday, following General Joseph Aoun’s election as president. According to the text, this decision takes effect immediately.
This is Beirut 09/01 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon erupted in celebration as General Joseph Aoun was elected president, with his portraits swiftly appearing in cities and towns across the country. In Tripoli, a large image of President Aoun was displayed prominently in a central square, reflecting the residents’ enthusiasm. At Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, screens now ...
Yara Germany 09/01 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Joseph Aoun Baabda Palace President
Baabda Palace has just welcomed the 14th President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, elected by 99 votes out of 128. The presidential welcome with our reporters.
This is Beirut 09/01 16:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Amos Hochstein Lebanese Forces United Nations Hezbollah
Reactions are pouring in following the election of General Joseph Aoun as President of the Republic on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament, Nabih Berri, expressed his congratulations to Aoun on behalf of “the Lebanese nation and the Lebanese people,” underlining the critical circumstances that Lebanon is witnessing, particularly in the ...
This is Beirut 09/01 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
President Joseph Aoun arrives at Parliament to take the oath of office and deliver his inaugural speech.