The three presidents, Nabih Berri, Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam, during their first meeting in Baabda. Photo by the Presidency of the Republic.
Following the election of Joseph Aoun as president under international pressure, Lebanon's Shiite political tandem — Hezbollah and Amal — anticipated some compensation: the reappointment of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to head the next government. On the eve of binding parliamentary consultations, the duo appeared confident in this outcome, buoyed by opposition divisions, international satisfaction with Mikati and steady endorsements.However, on Monday, Nawaf Salam, the former president of the International Court of Justice, was named Prime Minister after securing 84 parliamentary votes. Hezbollah lawmakers expressed disappointment, with bloc leader Mohammad Raad lamenting “a false outstretched hand” that undermined the image of national unity. Hezbollah-linked media, including Al-Akhbar, accused political rivals of...
Following the election of Joseph Aoun as president under international pressure, Lebanon's Shiite political tandem — Hezbollah and Amal — anticipated some compensation: the reappointment of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to head the next government. On the eve of binding parliamentary consultations, the duo appeared confident in this outcome, buoyed by opposition divisions, international satisfaction with Mikati and steady endorsements.However, on Monday, Nawaf Salam, the former president of the International Court of Justice, was named Prime Minister after securing 84 parliamentary votes. Hezbollah lawmakers expressed disappointment, with bloc leader Mohammad Raad lamenting “a false outstretched hand” that undermined the image of national unity. Hezbollah-linked media, including Al-Akhbar, accused political rivals...
Humanitarian convoy reaches Rmeish, Ain Ibl, Dibil despite obstacles
