Aoun must navigate Lebanon’s sectarian divides, restore trust, and fortify the Lebanese Armed Forces. While there is room for optimism, the path ahead demands unwavering resolve and resilience.
LEBANON’S NEW PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun (left) shakes hands with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, after Aoun was elected by parliament as head of state, last Thursday. The writer asks: Will the new president be able to confront Hezbollah and uphold the ceasefire agreement with Israel?(photo credit: MOHAMED AZAKIR/REUTERS)ByZINA RAKHAMILOVA
