Army Commander Fails First Round of Presidential Vote

This is Beirut 09/01 13:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun failed to get elected as Lebanon’s new president in the first round of parliament voting on Thursday. Aoun received 71 votes, short of the 86 ballots that he needs to be elected in the first round. The ballots included 37 blank votes, two for Chebli Mallat and 18 invalid votes. The blank and invalid votes have ...

No President in First Round; Session Resumes in Two Hours

This is Beirut 09/01 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute

Latest updates from our reporter regarding the proceedings of the presidential election.

The Presidential Palace Ready to Welcome President

This is Beirut 09/01 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute

After more than two years without a president, the Presidential Palace in Baabda is ready to welcome the new head of state.

January 9 Presidential Election: Updates from Our Reporter

This is Beirut 09/01 12:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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After more than two years of vacancy, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri opened the thirteenth parliamentary session for the election of a president. The nearly unanimous political support for General Joseph Aoun awaits official validation.

Presidential Election: Various Attitudes Among the Lebanese

This is Beirut 09/01 12:15 - Reading : less than a minute

The Lebanese hold diverse opinions about the long-awaited president of the Republic. While expecting the outcome of the election, they carry on with their daily activities.

Lebanese MPs Gather to Elect Long-Awaited President

This is Beirut 09/01 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanese MPs have arrived at Parliament on Thursday morning to elect a President of the Republic, a position that has remained vacant for more than two years.

Stormy Start to the 13th Session to Elect a President

This is Beirut 09/01 11:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The thirteenth session for the election of a President of the Republic opened with a dispute between those who contest the election of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, General Joseph Aoun, who enjoys a large parliamentary majority, and those who want Lebanon to finally have a President. MP Melhem Khalaf, an ally of the Speaker of the House, ...

SpotlightThe Twelve Labors of… Parliament

Natasha Metni Torbey 09/01 10:50 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Since the end of former President Michel Aoun's term in October 2022, Lebanon has been facing a period of presidential vacancy, accompanied by overlapping economic and security crises, the most recent being the war between Hezbollah and Israel. From political divisions to diplomatic visits, the Lebanese political scene has become mired in ...

Baabda Prepares to Welcome the New President

This is Beirut 09/01 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The 14th President of the Lebanese Republic is set to arrive at Baabda's Presidential Palace after a vacancy spanning over two years. Before a substantial audience comprising Lebanese, Arab, and international media, the president-elect will assume his constitutional responsibilities during a ceremonial event. Accompanied by the army's anthem of ...

MPs' Positions Ahead of the Presidential Election Session

This is Beirut 09/01 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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MPs are arriving at Parliament Square to take part in the thirteenth session, scheduled for 11 AM, to elect the 14th President of the Republic. Various MPs have shared their views: “Strong Republic” bloc MP Charbel Massaad stated, “The path of change began with the October 17 revolution, and this path is now crystallizing with the arrival ...

EditorialA Herculean Task for the New President

Michel Touma 09/01 10:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The moment of truth is upon us—the time for decisive choices and a critical turning point for the country. Regardless of the outcome of the January 9 election, the election of Lebanon's 14th president presents a historic opportunity to claim the country’s rightful place in the emerging regional order. The new president will immediately face ...

AnalysisShifting Alliances: The Evolution of US Foreign Policy in Lebanon and the Road Ahead

Salam El Zaatari 09/01 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The United States’ involvement in Lebanese politics has intensified, particularly in efforts to counteract Hezbollah's influence. Recent events suggest that the US is attempting to influence Lebanon's presidential election, backing candidates like General Joseph Aoun to potentially weaken Hezbollah's grip. This involvement underscores the US’s ...