War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years
BEIRUT -- Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam forming the new government.
Lebanon's prime minister forms new government, without Hezbollah dominance
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam formed a new cabinet made up of specialized and clean-handed ministers, ending past dominance by Hezbollah and its allies, with the mission of introducing needed reforms.
Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form.
Lebanon forms new cabinet after three-year hiatus
Lebanon formed a new cabinet on Saturday after an almost-three-year hiatus that left the country reeling during an economic crisis and a 14-month war between Israel and Hizbollah. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the government would enact financial and economic reforms and “be a space for constructive joint work,
Lebanon’s prime minister forms new government after unusual US intervention
Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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