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Lebanon's parliament is set to elect army chief Joseph Aoun as head of state on Thursday, ending a presidential vacuum since 2022. The election signifies a shift in power balance as Hezbollah, which had backed a different candidate, withdraws its support for Aoun. Saudi and Western contacts with Lebanese factions reportedly intensified to secure Aoun's election, who is said to enjoy U.S. approval.

Courtesy: theprint.in