Lebanon's parliament is making another attempt to elect a president after 12 failed attempts over the past two years. The leading candidate is Lebanese army commander Joseph Aoun, who is seen as the preferred candidate of the United States and Saudi Arabia. Former candidate Suleiman Frangieh has withdrawn from the race and endorsed Aoun. However, Aoun faces procedural hurdles due to his position as a sitting army commander. The next president will face challenges including implementing the ceasefire agreement with Israel and seeking funds for reconstruction in the midst of an economic and financial crisis.