Lebanon's Parliament Extends Term Amid Regional Tensions

0:00From geopolitics to global markets, this is global news today. Lebanon's parliament just voted to extend its own term by two years, delaying elections set for May. On Monday, March 9, 76 out of 128 lawmakers backed the move according to the Speaker's office. This came one week after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones into Israel, pulling Lebanon into the fight. Israel hit back with intense airstrikes across the country. The nation last held parliamentary elections in 2022. Lawmakers had already been discussing a delay even before the latest clashes erupted. It's a pattern they followed before. The parliament elected in 2009 stretched its term until 2017, blaming security issues from the war next door in Syria. With the regional tensions boiling over, this extension keeps the current group in power longer amid the chaos. This DNN story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.