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Wronecka looks forward to 'active role' of new parliament, swift formation of govt.

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Joanna Wronecka on Tuesday congratulated Lebanon on the conduct of parliamentary elections on May 15, which she said “enabled the Lebanese people to exercise their democratic right to select their representatives and make their voices heard.”

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Israel says Hizbullah drone infiltrated its airspace

The Israeli army on Tuesday said it “detected” a Hizbullah drone that crossed from Lebanon into Israel.

“The drone remained under the monitoring of surveillance units throughout the incident,” Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a tweet in Arabic.

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Hizbullah weapons: Will polls make radical changes

The main issue that would polarize the new parliament elected on Sunday is Hizbullah's right to keep an arsenal that is described as equivalent to or better than the state's.

Some see it as a historical right and the best defense for the small Mediterranean country while others consider Hizbullah's weapons to be the root of all of Lebanon's ills.

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Hizbullah supporters burn 'revolution fist' in DT Beirut

After roaming cities chanting "Shiites, Shiites," a group of youths on scooters descended on Martyrs Square overnight and burned down the "revolution fist".

It was interpreted by independents as a gesture of spite by Hizbullah, after the election of Elias Jradeh and Firas Hamdan in the South III district for seats that Hizbullah and its allies had not lost in three decades.

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Bassil hits out at LF for losing Bsharri seat

Free Patriotic Movement Jebran Bassil has hit out at the Lebanese Forces after they lost a seat in Bsharri, the stronghold of the LF and Samir Geagea's hometown.

The LF lost the expected seat to William Tawk, a Marada-allied candidate, after having said they won at least 20 seats, which makes them the largest Christian bloc in the new Parliament at the expense of the FPM.

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Final results: Interior Ministry announces all 128 MPs

Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi announced on Tuesday the final results of the parliamentary elections.

Below are the names of the 128 MPS as announced by the minister:

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Lebanese Pound declines to 29,500 after elections

As Lebanon awaits the final results of its parliamentary elections, enormous difficulties lie ahead.

The value of the Lebanese pound dropped on Tuesday, reaching 29,500 to the U.S. dollar.

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Mawlawi announces some final results, says no ballot boxes missing

Interior Minister Bassam al-Mawlawi on Monday announced the officials results of parliamentary elections in seven electoral districts, as the counting of votes continued in the remaining districts.

“We have managed to organize the elections in a very good way despite the difficulties,” Mawlawi said at a press conference.

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LADE reports 'flagrant violations' in Sunday's elections

The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections, LADE, which was monitoring the parliamentary elections, said Monday it has registered many irregularities and violations during the polls.

LADE said its members were threatened and attacked by several groups, mostly in areas controlled by Hizbullah and Amal.

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Hariri: Withdrawal decision was correct and it shook dysfunctional structures

Al-Mustaqbal Movement leader ex-PM Saad Hariri announced Monday after Lebanon’s parliamentary elections that the country is before “a new crossroads.”

“The elections ended and the country is before a new crossroads. Real victory is the introduction of new blood into political life,” Hariri said in a tweet.

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