Who is Joseph Aoun, the new head of state of Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English

The Lebanese parliament has finally elected a new president. Since 2022 there has been no head of state in the country and this political vacuum has signifigantly impacted the nation, not only politically and economically, but also in regard to the escalating conflicts in the region. Joseph Aoun managed to win enough votes in the second round of voting this afternoon. He said a new era has begun for Lebanon. Solange Mougin has more on who Joseph Aoun is.
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14 comments

  3. Good thing you made clear he has no relation to Michel Aoun who was a total disaster and disgrace for Lebanon. Not saying Joseph won't also be but at least he isn't related to the Michel.

  4. He is not with Hizbollah. He is independent he's the silver lining hope for Lebanon. He's a good man and the Lebanese people are feeling very optimistic. The Lebanese people have been suffering for a long time and now it's about time things are going to go better! Let's be optimistic!

  5. The regimes in Syria and Lebanon have become loyal to Saudi Arabia. It seems that 2025 is the year of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

  6. In hopes that Lebanon becomes free of iranian influence and focuses on rebuilding a strong sovereign state, with a strong army, and good relationships with the arab countries, the US and Europe. Lebanon should never be a pawn in someone else's war.

  8. The general of the Lebanon 🇱🇧 military as the next president? Looks like to anyone a military dictatorship. Hmm

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