Army Chief #JosephAoun has officially been elected as #Lebanon’s new president, marking a significant moment in the country’s political landscape. Despite being a political newcomer, Aoun’s position as head of one of Lebanon’s most respected institutions has bolstered his appeal. Widely regarded as the favored candidate of both the United States, a staunch supporter of the Lebanese army, and regional power Saudi Arabia, Aoun is seen as the best-equipped to navigate Lebanon through its fragile ceasefire and crippling financial collapse. Turning 61 on Friday, Aoun, known for his "personal integrity," is now tasked with stepping into the void left by Michel Aoun—no relation—whose presidency ended in October 2022