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paragraph_text: Joseph Khalil Aoun (/ aʊ n /; Arabic: جوزيف خليل عون; born 10 January 1964) is a Lebanese politician and army general who has served as the 14th president of Lebanon since 9 January 2025. He has previously served as the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, and is the fifth commander elected president.