2025 in Lebanon

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Events in the year 2025 in Lebanon .

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Gen. Joseph K. Aoun Participates in a Wreath-Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (cropped).jpg President of Lebanon Joseph Aoun
Visit of Ursula von der Leyen to Lebanon P063774-337632 (cropped).jpg Prime Minister of Lebanon Najib Mikati

Events

Ongoing: Israel–Hezbollah conflict (2023–present)

January

Holidays

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References

  1. "Lebanon's parliament elects army commander Joseph Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock". AP News. 9 January 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
  2. "Lebanon Public Holidays 2025". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 27 October 2024.