Saudi Arabia played a crucial role in determining Lebanon's presidential fate, as a last-minute push by the kingdom led to the election of a new president. With less than 24 hours before the parliamentary vote, Lebanon's political landscape was in disarray, with multiple contenders vying for the position.
Following intense debates and disagreements, a Saudi delegation, led by Prince Yazid bin Farhan, intervened and successfully garnered support for the US-backed candidate, Aoun. This support led to Aoun receiving 99 out of 128 votes in parliament, surpassing the required two-thirds majority.
