Lebanon parliament to meet on January 9 to elect president November 28, 2024 at 12:01AM

Lebanon's parliament will convene on January 9 to elect a new president, aiming to fill the void left since October 2022. This follows a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, with hopes that the truce will pave the way for political progress. Prime Minister Mikati and Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem have both expressed optimism about the upcoming election.