In post-war Lebanon, Hezbollah grapples with new relationship to the state What does the future look like for a militarily, politically and financially weakened Hezbollah? Al Jazeera · Mar 3, 2025
With flowers, tears and defiance, thousands bury nearly 100 Lebanese in mass funeral Thousands of mourners in southern Lebanon have attended a funeral for nearly 100 Lebanese killed last year during the war between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025
Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament Nawaf Salam’s government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament. Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weapons The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025
Middle East latest: US suspension of funds leaves UN health operations in Gaza in limbo A U.N. official says a Trump administration move to suspend funding to the World Health Organization has frozen $46 million for its operations in Gaza The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassination The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet PM Salam has formed a new government as Hezbollah appears increasingly sidelined. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years Lebanon’s new prime minister has formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022 The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2025
US Envoy Says Hezbollah 'Defeated', Must Not Be In Lebanon Government A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel. International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon? Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2025
Saudi Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon After Decade Saudi Arabia's diplomatic visit to Lebanon signals potential improved relations post-ceasefire and political changes. Top News · Jan 23, 2025
Is Hezbollah weakened as Lebanon shifts towards new governance? Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance? Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2025
French President Macron in Lebanon to support new leadership France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history. Radio France Internationale · Jan 17, 2025
International Business Times · Jan 17, 2025 France's Macron In Lebanon To Back New Leadership France's President Emmanuel Macron was in Lebanon on Friday, where he was due to meet his newly-elected counterpart and offer support to leaders seeking to open a new chapter in their country's turbulent history.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 15, 2025 Macron to visit Lebanon amid promises of renewed French support French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Lebanon on Friday, both countries announced, marking the second head of state visit since Lebanon elected a president last week.
Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025 Who is Nawaf Salam, Lebanon’s PM-designate amid political shift? Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.
The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025 Lebanon’s new president faces uphill struggle to steer country away from brink of collapse Lebanon’s parliament elected a new president on January 9 after a two-year political deadlock and 13 failed attempts. Joseph Aoun met the threshold for victory in the second round of voting after his rival, a Hezbollah-backed candidate called Suleiman Frangieh, withdrew from the race.
International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025 Lebanon's New PM Says Reaching Out To All Sides To Save Country Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he was reaching out to all political persuasions to help "rescue" his crisis-hit country ahead of talks aimed at forming a government.
Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2025 Lebanon’s PM-designate Nawaf Salam promises to ‘rescue, reform and rebuild’ Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.
Top News · Jan 13, 2025 Lebanon's New Prime Minister Brings Hope For Reconstruction Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon's new prime minister post-conflict, facing economic challenges. Optimism rises for stability.
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2025 Prominent diplomat and jurist who heads top UN court named Lebanon's new prime minister Lebanon’s new president has asked prominent diplomat and jurist Nawaf Salam to form the country’s new government after Salam was named prime minister by a large number of legislators
Top News · Jan 13, 2025 Judge Nawaf Salam Designated Lebanon's Next Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, ICJ's top judge, becomes Lebanon's new PM, facing resistance from Hezbollah and Amal due to sect differences.
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025 Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2025 Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.