Lebanon's political panorama witnessed a significant shake-up after parliament prolonged the time period of military chief Joseph Aoun, describing him as a doable candidate for the presidency. The choice comes amid a political stalemate, with the nation with out a president since October 2022.
Marking the meeting's first since a US-brokered ceasefire, the parliamentary session tasked the Lebanese military with managing Hezbollah's withdrawal from the south. This improvement marks a key second in securing Lebanon's sovereignty, with an anticipated enhance in worldwide help to facilitate troop deployment.
Though seen as a unifying determine due to his ties to the worldwide group, Aoun's presidential prospects stay unsure amid skepticism from Hezbollah and its allies. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri introduced plans for a presidential election in January 2025, geared toward ridding Lebanon of inner strife.
(With information from companies.)