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Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Jumblat, along with the Democratic Gathering bloc, has officially endorsed Army Chief General Joseph Aoun for the upcoming presidential election, set for January 9. Jumblat’s announcement makes him one of the first political figures to publicly back a candidate. Jumblat’s support for Aoun stems from his belief in the army’s crucial role …

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah during his visit to Beirut for discussions. Since September 23, Israel has significantly ramped up its airstrikes in Lebanon and deployed ground troops, following months of limited clashes initiated by Hezbollah, which was acting in support of Hamas after …