Lebanon’s political deadlock has ended with the election of Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the new president.
This decision came after multiple attempts to fill the vacancy left by former President Michel Aoun, who served until October 2022.
Political negotiations, often hindered by the split between Lebanon’s Western and Iran-aligned factions, had failed for nearly two years.
The breakthrough in the election followed a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, ending the November 2024 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
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This ceasefire played a crucial role in shifting Lebanon’s political landscape, with Joseph Aoun’s leadership playing a vital role in the implementation of the ceasefire terms.
His position was further solidified as the army was deployed to Hezbollah-controlled regions in southern Lebanon.
Aoun’s election has garnered support from both Saudi Arabia and the United States, signaling their growing influence in Lebanon’s political scene.
As a Maronite Christian, his ascension to the presidency aligns with Lebanon’s confessional power-sharing structure, marking a new chapter for the country after a prolonged leadership vacuum.
