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FILE - In this photo released by the Lebanese Parliament media office, Lebanese lawmakers attending a parliament session, in Beirut, Lebanon, April 18, 2023.

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Video. Lebanon's parliament elects country's army commander as president

Updated: 09/01/2025 - 15:07 GMT+1

Following tense scenes early in the session, the first round of Thursday's vote concluded with 71 votes for Joseph Aoun, the widely supported army commander.

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