After nearly ten years and a bloody war, Lebanon citizens have gone to a referendum to vote in local elections. Then they first Israel and militant group Hesbollah agreed to prevent fire.
The first round voting is celebrated by regions, including in the districts of Lebanon on Sunday Malrechos suburbs of southern BeirutWhere Hesbolla packs And the bulk of its dome, including Senior Liser’s belly Nasrala, Died in Israeli air strikes.
Elections for mayors and municipal consultations, although not so important Lebanon parliamentary elections were scheduled for 2026To what extent are they a windmill The war of over 4,000 people who diedThe entire neighborhoods have affected the support of politicians and parties, especially in the south, Hesbollah and his allies are strong.
Another Shiite party, Hebollah, is expected to get the majority of votes for the Municipal Council and the mayors The suburbs of the south of Beirut’s. The referendum took place in public schools near the remnants of buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes.
The Lebanese government struggled to achieve international funds for rehabilitation because of lack of cash flow World Bank estimates more than 9.7 billion euros.
Municipal elections must have been held many years ago, but The government adjourned them three timesOne of them is due to budget limits. He said voters are particularly interested in the reconstruction and livelihood methods of their homes.
Mohammed Awali, candidate for Haret Hirik Municipality, said to his local council, “have a great responsibility, especially if given Gullyness. “
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