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Lebanon’s army chief Joseph Aoun was elected president, ending a two-year power vacuum. He secured 99 votes in the second voting round, signaling a new era for Lebanon. Aoun pledged to uphold the constitution, preserve sovereignty, and prioritize the army’s role in maintaining peace. He called for dialogue with Syria on sovereignty and borders, and for Lebanon’s exclusive right to bear arms, referencing Hezbollah’s arsenal. His election marks a shift in Lebanon’s regional power dynamics, with revived support from the US and Saudi Arabia. The Biden administration also shifted military aid to Lebanon, strengthening the Lebanese Armed Forces. n18oc_crux
