Lebanon’s parliament has finally elected army commander Joseph Aoun as the new president after two years of vacancy, receiving 99 out of 128 votes, indicating a shift towards increased stability for potential ceasefire with Israel.
The election of Joseph Aoun was necessary to ensure continued implementation of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement, amidst pressures from international powers who supported his candidacy due to favorable relations.
As Aoun takes office, his main task will involve asserting control over the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, where it faces challenges from groups like Hezbollah, complicating efforts to reclaim state sovereignty.
The acknowledgment by politicians that Joseph Aoun will need to confront Hezbollah’s armament if he wishes to secure a strong legacy signals the ongoing complexity of disarmament in Lebanon.
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