The Lebanese Forces bloc after their meeting with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam during non-binding parliamentary consultations at the Chamber on Jan. 15, 2025. (Credit: Ali Fawaz/Lebanese Parliament)
Two months after its formation, Nawaf Salam's government faced its first serious political challenge on Wednesday. The Lebanese Forces, the largest Christian party in the Cabinet, represented by four ministers, threatened to withdraw their confidence in the government "if swift measures" were not taken against Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh. The threat, made by the party’s number two, Georges Adwan, came after Salameh sparked controversy in certain media and political circles with recent comments on Hezbollah's disarmament. But, the disagreement quickly dissipated as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stepped in to clarify the situation.The controversy began on Sunday, when Ghassan Salameh, aligned with ministers close to Salam, appeared on local channel, al-Jadeed. Just hours after meeting with U.S. deputy envoy for the Middle East, Morgan...
Two months after its formation, Nawaf Salam's government faced its first serious political challenge on Wednesday. The Lebanese Forces, the largest Christian party in the Cabinet, represented by four ministers, threatened to withdraw their confidence in the government "if swift measures" were not taken against Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh. The threat, made by the party’s number two, Georges Adwan, came after Salameh sparked controversy in certain media and political circles with recent comments on Hezbollah's disarmament. But, the disagreement quickly dissipated as Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stepped in to clarify the situation.The controversy began on Sunday, when Ghassan Salameh, aligned with ministers close to Salam, appeared on local channel, al-Jadeed. Just hours after meeting with U.S. deputy envoy for the Middle East,...
