Army Commander Joseph Aoun in Khiam, southern Lebanon, Dec. 23, 2024. (Credit: AFP)
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said a few weeks ago, “We are not going to amend the Constitution to get anyone elected.” These remarks seemed to be blocking the way of Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun to the presidential palace. Aoun’s presidential candidacy is often associated with the “third option” desired by the international community to end the presidential vacancy.But, is it necessary to amend the Constitution to have the army chief elected? “Once an agreement supported by the international community is reached, all of the players, starting with Berri himself, will forget about the constitutional obstacles,” an ‘opposition’ MP told L’Orient-Le Jour on condition of anonymity. Read more How Berri emerged stronger from the war between Israel and Hezbollah Like the presidency, the position of army chief is reserved for the...
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said a few weeks ago, “We are not going to amend the Constitution to get anyone elected.” These remarks seemed to be blocking the way of Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun to the presidential palace. Aoun’s presidential candidacy is often associated with the “third option” desired by the international community to end the presidential vacancy.But, is it necessary to amend the Constitution to have the army chief elected? “Once an agreement supported by the international community is reached, all of the players, starting with Berri himself, will forget about the constitutional obstacles,” an ‘opposition’ MP told L’Orient-Le Jour on condition of anonymity. Read more How Berri emerged stronger from the war between Israel and Hezbollah Like the presidency, the position of army chief is...