President Joseph Aoun’s nomination of Nawaf Salam marks a significant shift in Lebanon’s political landscape, potentially sidelining Hezbollah’s influence.
Newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has designated Nawaf Salam, the current president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as the country’s prime minister.
Salam, a Lebanese diplomat and jurist, secured the backing of 84 out of 128 lawmakers, demonstrating broad support across various political factions, according to Reuters.
The nomination underscores a significant shift in Lebanon’s power dynamics, particularly in light of Hezbollah’s diminished influence following a devastating war with Israel last year and the fall of its Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization is an Iran-backed Lebanese Shiite group that participates in Lebanese politics while maintaining a significant military presence.
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