Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaking at the Baabda Presidential Palace, Jan. 14, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L’Orient-Le Jour)
Hezbollah claims to have emerged “victorious” from the recent war with Israel and the U.S.-Iran deal. Yet, it appears difficult for it to capitalize on this “victory” in the political scene, or at least at the Cabinet level.As circles close to the militia suggest it could push for a Cabinet reshuffle in its favor, it may quickly run into political limits. Some context Qassem criticizes those who 'stood with the Israeli entity' against Hezbollah, calls for national 'understanding' The Salam Cabinet indeed enjoys broad support from a wide range of local actors and from the international community, starting with the Americans and the Saudis. Any reshuffle likely to disrupt the balance within the Cabinet could therefore face vetoes from multiple actors.Reports in the local press indicated that certain changes may be made within the...
Hezbollah claims to have emerged “victorious” from the recent war with Israel and the U.S.-Iran deal. Yet, it appears difficult for it to capitalize on this “victory” in the political scene, or at least at the Cabinet level.As circles close to the militia suggest it could push for a Cabinet reshuffle in its favor, it may quickly run into political limits. Some context Qassem criticizes those who 'stood with the Israeli entity' against Hezbollah, calls for national 'understanding' The Salam Cabinet indeed enjoys broad support from a wide range of local actors and from the international community, starting with the Americans and the Saudis. Any reshuffle likely to disrupt the balance within the Cabinet could therefore face vetoes from multiple actors.Reports in the local press indicated that certain changes may be made within...
