Lebanon forms 24-minister government

Lebanon's president forms new government as southern ceasefire holds
Lebanon's first government in two years takes office as it rebuilds its war-torn south. The country also seeks to maintain security after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in November.
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
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 Forms New Government After Two-Year Interim Cabinet
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun announced the formation of a new government after more than two years under a caretaker cabinet, amid political deadlock and a severe economic collapse, Al-Jazeera reported.
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years
Lebanon's new prime minister has formed the country's first full-fledged government since 2022; new leaders show a shift away from Hezbollah.
New government formed in Lebanon with Hezbollah – despite US objections
While US envoy Morgan Ortagus vowed Hezbollah will not be part of the government, the terror group, along with allied Amal, will hold five portfolios, including the Treasury
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.
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.
Lebanon government named after two-year caretaker cabinet
BEIRUT: Lebanon's presidency announced on Saturday that a new government had been formed, ending more than two years of an interim cabinet. President Joseph Aoun signed three decrees, the presidency said in a post on X,
Lebanon forms first government since 2022 to tackle ceasefire and reconstruction challenge
Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam on Saturday announced the formation of a new government – the first since 2022 and a crucial step for the war-battered country ahead of the expiration of a ceasefire agreement with Israel on February 18.
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Lebanon President says he hopes TotalEnergies will resume oil and gas exploration soon
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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 ...
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Trump’s deputy Middle East envoy reaffirms US support for Lebanon in meeting with President Aoun
The deputy US envoy to the Middle East reaffirmed America’s support for Lebanon during a meeting with Lebanese President ...
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A Better Lebanon Is Possible
Now Hezbollah is also at risk of losing the support of Lebanese Shiites, who make up its domestic base. As is usually the ...
U.S. envoy: Hezbollah, defeated by Israel, should not be part of Lebanon's new cabinet
U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus said she was "not afraid" of Iran-backed Hezbollah because it ...