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.
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January 9 Presidential Election: Updates from Our Reporter
This is Beirut 09/01 12:15 - Reading : less than a minute
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)
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 ...
EditorialIf I Were President of the Republic!
Marc Saikali 09/01 08:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Alright, let’s face it: what you’re about to read might feel like déjà vu, but let’s give it a shot. If I were president, I would make it clear to Hezbollah that it has lost the war and that its political survival hinges on surrendering its weapons. Failing that, the weapons will be taken by force, and not a single cent will go toward ...
Opposition MPs to Endorse Army Commander Joseph Aoun
This is Beirut 08/01 23:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The opposition MPs will officially endorse Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun in Thursday's presidential election. Following a meeting with the head of the Lebanese Forces, the opposition explained that, before deciding to back General Aoun, they had shifted their support from presidential candidate Michel Moawad to Jihad Azour. However, ...