In Lebanon, the Middle East, which is in a serious economic crisis, a parliamentary election was held on the 15th, and as prices soared due to the influence of the situation in Ukraine put pressure on the lives of citizens, the judgment of voters is drawing attention.
In the National Assembly election, which was held in Lebanon for the first time in four years due to the expiration of the term, a vote was held on the 15th for 128 seats.
In Lebanon, the prices of wheat and cooking oil, which have relied heavily on imports from Ukraine, have soared, putting pressure on the lives of citizens in the form of adding to the economic crisis caused by the currency collapse and financial deterioration. One of the issues is how to improve this situation.
Local media reports that the Iran-backed Islamic Shiite organization, Hezbollah's camp, is gaining support for the election through food and medical support for the poor.
For this reason, Islamic Sunni Saudi Arabia and neighboring Israel, which are hostile to Iran, are wary that the election results will increase Iran's influence.
Voting is closed at 1:00 am Japan time, and ballot counting is in progress.
A woman who came to vote "To change the politics of the past"
Many people who visited the polling place in the capital city of Beirut expressed their hopes for an improvement in the economic situation.
A woman who came to the vote said, "Life is really hard. The gasoline cost of a car is the same as the monthly income. Today I came to vote to change the politics so far."
A man who distrusts existing political parties said, "The politics of the past has ruined the country. The people do not even have the basic rights to education and food. In this election, we voted for new people who are calling for change. "