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Michel Aoun was born in a predominantly Shiite suburb of Beirut and came from a wealthy Maronite Christian family.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun was born in Haret Hreik, a mixed Christian-Shiite suburb, and came from a generally poor Maronite Christian family, not a wealthy one.
Aoun received military training exclusively in Lebanon before becoming an artillery officer in the Lebanese Army.
Answer: False
Explanation: Aoun received further military training in France at Châlons-sur-Marne in 1958-1959, indicating his training was not exclusively in Lebanon.
Michel Aoun was decorated for his service during the failed coup of the Syrian Social Nationalist Party in 1961.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun was decorated for his service during the failed coup attempt by the Syrian Social Nationalist Party in 1961.
Michel Aoun was the youngest person to hold the position of Commander of the Armed Forces since its establishment, appointed at the age of 49.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun was appointed Commander of the Armed Forces at 49 years old, making him the youngest person to hold this position since its establishment.
According to French journalist Alain Ménargues, Michel Aoun proposed a mutual recognition agreement between Lebanon and Syria to Bachir Gemayel.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to Alain Ménargues, Michel Aoun proposed a mutual recognition agreement and a joint defense pact between Lebanon and Israel to Bachir Gemayel, not Syria.
Where was Michel Aoun born on September 30, 1933?
Answer: Haret Hreik
Explanation: Michel Aoun was born on September 30, 1933, in Haret Hreik, a suburb south of Beirut.
In what year did Michel Aoun graduate from the Military Academy as an artillery officer?
Answer: 1958
Explanation: Michel Aoun joined the Military Academy in 1955 and graduated three years later, in 1958, as an artillery officer.
Michel Aoun claimed to have developed and planned the siege and storming of which camp during the civil war?
Answer: Tel al-Zaatar
Explanation: Michel Aoun claimed to have developed and planned the siege and storming of the Tel al-Zaatar camp during the civil war.
At what age was Michel Aoun appointed as the tenth Commander of the Armed Forces?
Answer: 49
Explanation: Michel Aoun was appointed as the tenth Commander of the Armed Forces at 49 years old.
Amine Gemayel's appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister in 1988 was controversial because it violated the unwritten National Pact, which reserved the position for a Maronite Christian.
Answer: False
Explanation: The appointment was controversial because it violated the unwritten National Pact, which traditionally reserved the prime minister position for a Sunni Muslim, not a Maronite Christian.
The appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister resulted in two rival governments, with the Muslim members of Aoun's cabinet refusing to serve due to Syrian coercion.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun's appointment as interim Prime Minister led to the formation of two rival governments, and Muslim members appointed to his cabinet refused to serve, citing Syrian coercion.
General Aoun declared the 'War of Liberation' in 1989 against Israeli forces in Lebanon.
Answer: False
Explanation: General Aoun declared the 'War of Liberation' in 1989 against Syrian Army forces in Lebanon, not Israeli forces.
Michel Aoun accepted the Taif Agreement but criticized its lack of a specific date for the withdrawal of the Syrian army.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun refused to attend the meeting for the Taif Agreement, denounced the participating politicians as traitors, and issued a decree dissolving the assembly. He also criticized the accord for not specifying a date for the withdrawal of the Syrian army.
Aoun's refusal to recognize the newly elected presidents after the Taif Agreement led to continued political stability in Lebanon.
Answer: False
Explanation: Aoun's refusal to recognize the newly elected presidents after the Taif Agreement led to continued political instability and military clashes, not stability.
The 'War of Elimination' launched by General Aoun in February 1990 caused less destruction in the Christian part of Beirut than the preceding 15 years of civil war.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 'War of Elimination' caused more destruction in the Christian part of Beirut than the preceding 15 years of civil war.
The Gulf War played a crucial role in the Syrian forces' decisive operation against Aoun in October 1990, as Syrian President Hafez al-Assad received a 'green light' from the US-led coalition.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Gulf War was a critical factor, as Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's alignment with the US-led coalition against Iraq was reciprocated with a 'green light' to suppress Aoun's rebellion in Lebanon.
On October 13, 1990, Michel Aoun was captured by Syrian forces at the Presidential Palace and immediately exiled to France.
Answer: False
Explanation: On October 13, 1990, Michel Aoun fled to the French Embassy in Beirut, declared his surrender, and was later granted asylum in France; he was not captured at the Presidential Palace.
Why was Amine Gemayel's appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister in 1988 controversial?
Answer: It violated the National Pact by appointing a Maronite Christian to a position traditionally reserved for a Sunni Muslim.
Explanation: Amine Gemayel's appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister was controversial because it violated the unwritten National Pact of 1943, which traditionally reserved the prime minister position for a Sunni Muslim.
What was the immediate consequence of Amine Gemayel's controversial appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister?
Answer: It led to the rise of two rival governments in East and West Beirut.
Explanation: The immediate consequence of Amine Gemayel's controversial appointment of Michel Aoun as interim Prime Minister was the rise of two rival governments in East and West Beirut.
Against which forces did General Aoun declare the 'War of Liberation' on March 14, 1989?
Answer: Syrian Army forces
Explanation: General Aoun declared the 'War of Liberation' on March 14, 1989, against Syrian Army forces in Lebanon.
How did Michel Aoun react to the Taif Agreement in 1989?
Answer: He refused to attend, denounced politicians as traitors, and dissolved the assembly.
Explanation: Michel Aoun refused to attend the Lebanese National Assembly meeting for the Taif Agreement, denounced the participating politicians as traitors, and issued a decree dissolving the assembly.
Which of the following was a consequence of Aoun's refusal to recognize the newly elected presidents after the Taif Agreement?
Answer: Continued political instability and military clashes.
Explanation: Aoun's refusal to recognize the newly elected presidents after the Taif Agreement, and his rejection of dismissal as army commander, led to continued political instability and military clashes.
The 'War of Elimination' offensive launched by General Aoun in February 1990 was primarily directed against which group?
Answer: Samir Geagea's Lebanese Forces (LF)
Explanation: The 'War of Elimination' offensive launched by General Aoun in February 1990 was primarily directed against Samir Geagea's Lebanese Forces (LF).
What external event provided a 'green light' for Syrian forces to crush Aoun's revolt in October 1990?
Answer: The Gulf War
Explanation: The Gulf War provided a 'green light' for Syrian forces to crush Aoun's revolt in October 1990, as Syrian President Hafez al-Assad's alignment with the US-led coalition was rewarded.
What happened to Michel Aoun on October 13, 1990, after Syrian forces attacked his strongholds?
Answer: He fled to the French Embassy, declared surrender, and was granted asylum in France.
Explanation: On October 13, 1990, after Syrian forces attacked his strongholds, Michel Aoun fled to the French Embassy in Beirut, declared his surrender, and was later granted asylum in France.
During his 15 years in exile in France, Michel Aoun established the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and advocated for the Syria Accountability Act.
Answer: True
Explanation: During his 15 years in exile in France, Michel Aoun established the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) on July 14, 1994, and actively advocated for the Syria Accountability Act.
The Syria Accountability Act was a bill proposed in the US Congress to pressure Israel to end its occupation of Lebanese territories.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Syria Accountability Act was a bill proposed in the US Congress to pressure Syria to end its occupation of Lebanon, not Israel.
Michel Aoun returned to Lebanon in 2005 after the withdrawal of the Syrian Army, which was a direct result of the Cedar Revolution.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun returned to Lebanon on May 7, 2005, following the withdrawal of the Syrian Army, which was triggered by widespread demonstrations known as the Cedar Revolution.
What organization did Michel Aoun establish on July 14, 1994, during his exile in France?
Answer: The Free Patriotic Movement (FPM)
Explanation: During his exile in France, Michel Aoun established the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) on July 14, 1994.
What was the primary goal of the 'Syria Accountability Act' that Michel Aoun advocated for?
Answer: To pressure Syria to withdraw its forces from Lebanon.
Explanation: The primary goal of the 'Syria Accountability Act' was to pressure Syria to end its occupation of Lebanon.
What event triggered the withdrawal of the Syrian Army from Lebanon, leading to Michel Aoun's return from exile in 2005?
Answer: The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
Explanation: The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri sparked the Cedar Revolution, which triggered the withdrawal of the Syrian Army from Lebanon, leading to Michel Aoun's return from exile in 2005.
In the 2005 Lebanese general election, Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) failed to secure any seats in Parliament due to strong opposition.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2005 elections, Aoun's Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) won 21 seats, becoming the largest Christian bloc and the second-biggest overall bloc in the Lebanese Parliament.
The 'memorandum of understanding' signed between the FPM and Hezbollah in 2006 aimed to organize their relationship and discuss Hezbollah's disarmament under certain conditions.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2006 memorandum of understanding between Michel Aoun and Hassan Nasrallah aimed to organize their relationship and discuss Hezbollah's disarmament under certain conditions, among other objectives.
Following the 2006 memorandum of understanding, Michel Aoun and his Free Patriotic Movement joined the March 14 Alliance.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the 2006 memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah, Michel Aoun and his Free Patriotic Movement became part of the March 8 Alliance, not the March 14 Alliance.
Michel Aoun declared the Lebanese government unconstitutional in December 2006, leading to large-scale anti-government protests.
Answer: True
Explanation: On December 1, 2006, Michel Aoun declared the Lebanese government unconstitutional, citing corruption, and called for its resignation, which led to large-scale anti-government protests.
The Free Patriotic Movement first participated in a Lebanese government in 2009, holding the ministries of telecommunications, energy and water, and tourism.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Free Patriotic Movement first participated in a Lebanese government on July 11, 2008, not 2009. In 2008, they held Deputy-Prime Minister, Telecommunications, and Social Affairs. In 2009, they secured Telecommunications, Energy and Water, and Tourism.
Michel Aoun's political pressure after the 2009 elections led to the FPM securing three key ministries in the government.
Answer: True
Explanation: After the 2009 elections, Michel Aoun exerted strong political pressure for six months, which eventually led Prime Minister Saad Hariri to grant the FPM three ministries: telecommunications, energy and water, and tourism.
Michel Aoun orchestrated the toppling of Saad Hariri's government in 2011 through a vote of no confidence from his allies.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun orchestrated the toppling of Saad Hariri's government in 2011 through the resignation of FPM ministers and their allies, not a vote of no confidence.
The Maarab Agreement of 2016 was a historic reconciliation between Michel Aoun and Samir Geagea, leading to Geagea's endorsement of Aoun's presidential candidacy.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2016 Maarab Agreement marked a historic reconciliation between Michel Aoun and Samir Geagea, resulting in Geagea's official endorsement of Aoun's presidential candidacy.
Michel Aoun's presidential candidacy in 2016 was endorsed by a broad coalition including the Lebanese Forces, Future Movement, Progressive Socialist Party, and Hezbollah.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun's presidential candidacy in 2016 was endorsed by the Lebanese Forces, Future Movement, Progressive Socialist Party, and Hezbollah, demonstrating broad political support.
In the 2005 Lebanese general election, what was the significance of the Free Patriotic Movement's performance?
Answer: It won 21 seats, becoming the largest Christian bloc and second-biggest overall.
Explanation: In the 2005 Lebanese general election, the Free Patriotic Movement won 21 seats, establishing itself as the largest Christian bloc and the second-biggest overall bloc in the Lebanese Parliament.
The 'memorandum of understanding' signed between the FPM and Hezbollah in 2006 took place at which location?
Answer: Mar Mikhayel Church
Explanation: The 'memorandum of understanding' between the FPM and Hezbollah in 2006 was signed at Mar Mikhayel Church.
Following the 2006 memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah, Michel Aoun and the FPM became part of which political alliance?
Answer: The March 8 Alliance
Explanation: Following the 2006 memorandum of understanding with Hezbollah, Michel Aoun and the FPM became part of the March 8 Alliance.
In December 2006, Michel Aoun called for the resignation of the Lebanese government, citing what reason?
Answer: Its unconstitutional nature and corruption.
Explanation: In December 2006, Michel Aoun called for the resignation of the Lebanese government, citing its unconstitutional nature and corruption.
When did the Free Patriotic Movement first participate in a Lebanese government?
Answer: 2008
Explanation: The Free Patriotic Movement first participated in a Lebanese government on July 11, 2008.
After the 2009 Lebanese elections, how many ministries did Michel Aoun's political pressure secure for the FPM?
Answer: Three
Explanation: After the 2009 Lebanese elections, Michel Aoun's political pressure secured three ministries for the FPM: telecommunications, energy and water, and tourism.
How did Michel Aoun orchestrate the toppling of Saad Hariri's government on January 12, 2011?
Answer: By the resignation of FPM ministers and their allies.
Explanation: Michel Aoun orchestrated the toppling of Saad Hariri's government on January 12, 2011, through the resignation of FPM ministers and their allies.
What was the significance of the Maarab Agreement in Michel Aoun's path to the presidency?
Answer: It marked a historic reconciliation with Samir Geagea, leading to his endorsement.
Explanation: The Maarab Agreement of 2016 was significant as it marked a historic reconciliation between Michel Aoun and Samir Geagea, leading to Geagea's endorsement of Aoun's presidential candidacy.
Which of the following political parties did NOT endorse Michel Aoun's presidential candidacy in 2016?
Answer: Amal Movement
Explanation: Michel Aoun's presidential candidacy in 2016 was endorsed by the Lebanese Forces, Future Movement, Progressive Socialist Party, and Hezbollah. The Amal Movement is not listed among the endorsers.
Michel Aoun served as the 13th President of Lebanon for a full six-year term, from October 31, 2016, to October 30, 2022.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun served as the 13th President of Lebanon for a full six-year term, from October 31, 2016, to October 30, 2022, as confirmed by the provided information.
Michel Aoun's election as president in 2016 was notable because it ended a 12-month presidential vacuum and he became the youngest president to take office.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun's election ended a 29-month presidential vacuum, and he became the oldest president to take office at 83 years old, not the youngest.
In the final successful second round of voting for president, Michel Aoun secured 83 votes, which met the absolute majority requirement of 64 votes.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the final successful second round of voting, Michel Aoun received 83 votes, which exceeded the absolute majority requirement of 64 votes.
Upon being sworn in, President Aoun pledged to prioritize military expansion and strengthen Lebanon's alliances with Western powers.
Answer: False
Explanation: Upon being sworn in, President Aoun pledged political and economic reform and urged for a 'real partnership' among factions, not military expansion or strengthening alliances with Western powers.
After his election, President Aoun designated Najib Mikati to form the 'Second Hariri Cabinet.'
Answer: False
Explanation: After his election, President Aoun designated Saad Hariri to form the 'Second Hariri Cabinet,' not Najib Mikati.
The 2017 Lebanon–Saudi Arabia dispute involved Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigning in Saudi Arabia and President Aoun informing foreign ambassadors that Hariri was being detained.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 2017 dispute involved Prime Minister Saad Hariri's resignation in Saudi Arabia, blaming Iran and Hezbollah, and President Aoun subsequently informing foreign ambassadors that Hariri was being detained.
In August 2017, President Aoun signed a bill into law that established Lebanon's first national park.
Answer: False
Explanation: In August 2017, President Aoun signed the country's first animal protection bill into law, not a bill establishing a national park.
The 2019 anti-government protests in Lebanon were solely triggered by a proposed tax on messaging applications.
Answer: False
Explanation: While a proposed tax on messaging applications was an initial trigger, the 2019 protests quickly escalated into a broader revolution against economic stagnation, cabinet failure, unemployment, political corruption, and the government's inability to provide essential services.
President Aoun's response to the 2019 protests, including rejecting a fully technocratic government and accusing protesters of 'stabbing the nation,' was widely popular and helped quell the unrest.
Answer: False
Explanation: President Aoun's interview on November 12, 2019, where he rejected a fully technocratic government and accused protesters of 'stabbing the nation,' was exceedingly unpopular and led to increased protests and road blockages.
Hassan Diab was appointed Prime Minister after Saad Hariri's resignation during the 2019-2020 Lebanese protests.
Answer: True
Explanation: Following Saad Hariri's resignation amidst the 2019-2020 Lebanese protests, President Michel Aoun appointed Hassan Diab as the new Prime Minister.
The 2020 Beirut explosion led to the immediate and permanent dissolution of Hassan Diab's government.
Answer: False
Explanation: Hassan Diab's government resigned after the 2020 Beirut explosion but continued in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet could be formed, indicating it was not immediately and permanently dissolved.
Michel Aoun denied any knowledge of the ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut prior to the 2020 explosion.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun admitted to being aware of the ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut, though he denied direct involvement in the explosion.
Michel Aoun's presidential term ended on October 31, 2022, resulting in a power vacuum as no successor had been designated.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun's presidential term officially ended on October 31, 2022, and with no successor designated, a power vacuum ensued.
Joseph Aoun, Michel Aoun's son, was elected to succeed him as President of Lebanon in January 2025.
Answer: False
Explanation: Joseph Aoun, who is unrelated to Michel Aoun, was elected to succeed him as President of Lebanon in January 2025.
Which of the following positions did Michel Aoun hold from October 31, 2016, to October 30, 2022?
Answer: 13th President of Lebanon
Explanation: Michel Aoun served as the 13th President of Lebanon from October 31, 2016, to October 30, 2022.
What made Michel Aoun's election as president in 2016 particularly notable regarding the presidential office?
Answer: It ended a 29-month presidential vacuum.
Explanation: Michel Aoun's election as president in 2016 was particularly notable because it ended a 29-month presidential vacuum.
In the final successful second round of voting for president in 2016, how many votes did Michel Aoun receive?
Answer: 83
Explanation: In the final successful second round of voting for president in 2016, Michel Aoun secured 83 votes.
Upon being sworn in as president, what did Michel Aoun pledge for Lebanon?
Answer: Political and economic reform and a 'real partnership' among factions.
Explanation: Upon being sworn in as president, Michel Aoun pledged political and economic reform for Lebanon and urged for a 'real partnership' among political factions.
Who did President Aoun designate to form the 'Second Hariri Cabinet' after his election?
Answer: Saad Hariri
Explanation: After his election, President Aoun designated Saad Hariri to form the 'Second Hariri Cabinet.'
What was a key aspect of the '2017 Lebanon–Saudi Arabia dispute' during Aoun's presidency?
Answer: Prime Minister Saad Hariri resigned in Saudi Arabia, blaming Iran and Hezbollah.
Explanation: A key aspect of the '2017 Lebanon–Saudi Arabia dispute' was Prime Minister Saad Hariri's resignation in Saudi Arabia, where he blamed Iran and Hezbollah.
What significant bill did President Aoun sign into law in August 2017?
Answer: The country's first animal protection bill.
Explanation: In August 2017, President Aoun signed the country's first animal protection bill into law.
What initially triggered the large-scale anti-government protests in Lebanon starting in October 2019?
Answer: A proposed tax on messaging applications and a rise in gas and tobacco prices.
Explanation: The large-scale anti-government protests in Lebanon starting in October 2019 were initially triggered by a proposed tax on messaging applications and a rise in gas and tobacco prices.
How did President Aoun's live interview on November 12, 2019, impact the anti-government protests?
Answer: It was exceedingly unpopular and led to increased protests and road blockages.
Explanation: President Aoun's live interview on November 12, 2019, proved exceedingly unpopular and led to increased protests and road blockages.
Who was appointed Prime Minister after Saad Hariri's resignation during the 2019-2020 Lebanese protests?
Answer: Hassan Diab
Explanation: Hassan Diab was appointed Prime Minister after Saad Hariri's resignation during the 2019-2020 Lebanese protests.
What was the immediate impact of the 2020 Beirut explosion on Hassan Diab's government?
Answer: The government resigned, but continued in a caretaker capacity.
Explanation: The 2020 Beirut explosion led to Hassan Diab's government resigning, but they continued in a caretaker capacity.
What was Michel Aoun's stance regarding the ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut before the 2020 explosion?
Answer: He admitted awareness of it but denied direct involvement in the explosion.
Explanation: Michel Aoun admitted to being aware of the ammonium nitrate stored at the Port of Beirut prior to the 2020 explosion, though he denied direct involvement.
When did Michel Aoun's presidential term officially end?
Answer: October 31, 2022
Explanation: Michel Aoun's presidential term officially ended on October 31, 2022.
Who was eventually elected to succeed Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon in January 2025?
Answer: Joseph Aoun
Explanation: Joseph Aoun was eventually elected to succeed Michel Aoun as President of Lebanon in January 2025.
A key aspect of Michel Aoun's political strategy after the Syrian occupation ended was to improve Lebanon's relationship with Syria.
Answer: True
Explanation: After the end of the Syrian occupation, a key aspect of Michel Aoun's political strategy was to improve Lebanon's relationship with Syria.
In a 2008 speech, Aoun explained his shift towards the 'Axis of Resistance' by stating that Western policies had led to the extinction of Christians in other Middle Eastern countries.
Answer: True
Explanation: In a May 2008 speech, Aoun explained his shift by stating that Western policies had led to the extinction of Christians in other Middle Eastern countries, and that the West's interests lay with Israel and oil-producing countries, not Lebanon.
Michel Aoun consistently argued that Hezbollah's military capabilities were detrimental to Lebanon's sovereignty.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun consistently defended Hezbollah's right to bear arms, framing its military capabilities as essential for Lebanon against Israeli occupation, not detrimental to its sovereignty.
Michel Aoun had strong personal connections to the United States, including his mother being born there and his sister living there.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun had strong personal connections to the United States, including his mother being born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, and his sister and her family living there.
In a 1995 interview, Michel Aoun described Lebanon as a model for fundamentalist societies in the Middle East.
Answer: False
Explanation: In a 1995 interview, Michel Aoun described Lebanon as an 'antidote to much that is wrong with the Middle East,' arguing that its failure would mean the loss of hope for tolerant societies, not a model for fundamentalist ones.
Michel Aoun's 2015 claim that no Lebanese detainees remained in Syria was later proven false after the fall of the Assad regime.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun's 2015 claim that no Lebanese detainees remained in Syria was proven false after the fall of the Assad regime, when thousands of prisoners, including Lebanese individuals, were freed.
Michel Aoun's daughter, Claudine Aoun, is married to Gebran Bassil, who succeeded Aoun as president of the Free Patriotic Movement.
Answer: False
Explanation: Michel Aoun's daughter Chantal is married to Gebran Bassil, who succeeded Aoun as president of the Free Patriotic Movement, not Claudine Aoun.
Michel Aoun received the Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron in 2017.
Answer: True
Explanation: Michel Aoun was awarded the Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor by Emmanuel Macron on September 27, 2017.
What was a key aspect of Michel Aoun's political strategy after the Syrian occupation of Lebanon ended?
Answer: To improve Lebanon's relationship with Syria.
Explanation: A key aspect of Michel Aoun's political strategy after the Syrian occupation ended was to improve Lebanon's relationship with Syria.
In a May 2008 speech, Aoun explained his shift towards the 'Axis of Resistance' by stating that the West's interests lay with whom?
Answer: Israel and oil-producing countries.
Explanation: In a May 2008 speech, Aoun explained his shift towards the 'Axis of Resistance' by stating that the West's interests lay with Israel and oil-producing countries, not with Lebanon.
What was Michel Aoun's consistent view on Hezbollah's right to bear arms?
Answer: He consistently defended it as essential for Lebanon against Israeli occupation.
Explanation: Michel Aoun consistently defended Hezbollah's right to bear arms, framing its military capabilities as essential for Lebanon against Israeli occupation.
Which of the following is a personal connection Michel Aoun had to the United States?
Answer: His mother was born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire.
Explanation: Michel Aoun's mother was born in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, establishing a personal connection to the United States.
In a 1995 interview, how did Michel Aoun describe Lebanon's role in the Middle East?
Answer: As an 'antidote to much that is wrong with the Middle East.'
Explanation: In a 1995 interview, Michel Aoun described Lebanon as an 'antidote to much that is wrong with the Middle East.'
Michel Aoun's 2015 claim about Lebanese detainees in Syria was proven false after which event?
Answer: The fall of the Assad regime.
Explanation: Michel Aoun's 2015 claim about Lebanese detainees in Syria was proven false after the fall of the Assad regime, when thousands of prisoners, including Lebanese, were freed.
Which of Michel Aoun's daughters is married to Gebran Bassil, who succeeded Aoun as president of the Free Patriotic Movement?
Answer: Chantal Aoun
Explanation: Michel Aoun's daughter Chantal is married to Gebran Bassil, who succeeded Aoun as president of the Free Patriotic Movement.
Which foreign decoration did Michel Aoun receive from Emmanuel Macron on September 27, 2017?
Answer: Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor
Explanation: Michel Aoun received the Grand Cross of the French Legion of Honor from Emmanuel Macron on September 27, 2017.