Amid Israel- Hezbollah Conflict, Lebanon PM Najib Mikati Calls For Dialogue to elect President .Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati is calling for a national dialogue among the country's divided political factions to agree on a new president. The presidency has been vacant since October 2022, following the end of President Michel Aoun's six-year term. Mikati emphasized the need for a consensus candidate, stating, “The president of the nation must represent the majority of the Lebanese without defying anyone,” amid ongoing tensions from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
