Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Euronews
Euronews
Rory Elliott Armstrong

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

After almost 10 years and an armed conflict, Lebanese citizens have taken to the polls to vote in local elections, the first since Israel and the militant group Hezbollah agreed on a ceasefire.

The first round of voting, which is taking place by region, began on Sunday in Mount Lebanon districts including Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah headquarters are located.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.