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The Election of Lebanon's New President: A Symbol of Hizbullah's Declining Political Power
(Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs) Yoni Ben Menachem - Lebanese commentators highlight that Hizbullah suffered a severe blow to its prestige after failing to secure the presidency for its preferred candidate, Suleiman Frangieh. Israel's recent military victory played a pivotal role in ending Lebanon's two-year political vacuum, paving the way for Aoun's election. Reports indicate that Hizbullah and the Shia "Amal" movement received assurances that their representatives will occupy key positions in the new government, including the roles of prime minister and finance minister.