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BEIRUT: Lebanese voted on Sunday in the first parliamentary election since the country’s economic collapse, with many saying they hoped to deal a blow to ruling politicians they blame for the crisis even if the odds of major change appear slim. The election, the first since 2018, is seen as a test of whether the heavily armed, Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies can preserve
In the first election held since 2018, Iran-backed Hezbollah is put to the test as many voters hope to topple the politicians they hold responsible for the country's economic meltdown
LEBANON
<strong>Voters aim to ‘slap’ leaders</strong>
Lebanese yesterday voted in their first parliamentary election since the country’s economic collapse, with many saying they hoped to deal a blow to the ruling politicians they blame for the crisis. The election, the first since 2018, is seen as a test of whether the heavily armed, Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies can preserve their parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and anger at parties in power. However, while analysts believe public anger could help reform-minded candidates win some seats, expectations are low for a big shift in power, with Lebanon’s sectarian political system skewed in favor