Tripoli: Abdel Hamid Karimeh was elected mayor of Tripoli with 13 votes, defeating his opponent Wael Zmerli, who received 11 votes.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the election took place under the supervision of acting North Lebanon Governor and Secretary General of the Governorate, Iman Rafaa'i. The voting was conducted in the Independence Hall at the Tripoli Serail. The election process was closely monitored to ensure transparency and fairness.
Karimeh's victory marks a new chapter for Tripoli as he takes on the responsibilities of the mayoral office. The close contest highlighted the competitive nature of the election, with Karimeh securing a narrow win over Zmerli. The election results are expected to bring changes to the leadership and governance in Tripoli.