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.
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.
Lebanon forms new government after two years of political stalemate
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Saturday signed a decree to form a new government after more than two years of political stalemate and a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah. Newly
Lebanon announces formation of new gov't
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri attend a meeting after the formation of a new government in Beirut, Lebanon,
Lebanon forms new government for 1st time since 2022
President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam sign decree forming new government - Anadolu Ajansı
Despite US “Red Lines”, Lebanon Forms New Gov’t with Hezbollah Participation
Lebanon announced on Saturday the formation of the awaited new government, a day after US Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East visited Beirut to impose dictations and set “red lines” on the participation of Hezbollah.
Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
In this photo released by the Lebanese Presidency Press Office, Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, center, meets with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, right, and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, left, in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency … more >
US envoy says Hezbollah 'defeated', must not be in Lebanon government
A senior US official visiting Beirut warned on Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.
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,
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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Lebanon: Nearly a month after Aoun’s arrival, Government deadlock continues in Lebanon
Nearly a month after Joseph Aoun assumed the Lebanese presidency, efforts to restore the country’s institutions have stalled ...
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US envoy draws ‘red line’ over Hezbollah’s inclusion in Lebanese govt
On her first official visit to Lebanon, US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus on Friday said the US had ...
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Lebanon army says returned fire coming from Syria in border area
BEIRUT: The Lebanese army said it had responded to incoming fire from across the Syrian border on Saturday, two ...
'Govt of reform and salvation': Lebanon announces new administration
Premier Nawaf Salam’s new government faces the daunting task of implementing reforms needed to unlock funding from ...
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President Aoun signs decrees for resignation of Mikati's government, appoints Salam to form new cabinet
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun signed the decree accepting the resignation of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s ...
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Lebanon officials blast US envoy meddling comments
Senior members of Hezbollah have lambasted comments by visiting US envoy Morgan Ortagus as “blatant interference” in ...
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Lebanon’s President Aoun calls for Israeli bombing to stop in talks with US envoy
Gaza Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has told a US envoy that Israel must stop bombing southern Lebanon, destroying homes and ...