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After the devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday following an extraordinary direct US intervention in the process to bring the country closer to access to reconstruction funds.
Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace, the new Prime Minister Naft Salam said that the 24 -member cabinet preferred financial reforms, reconstruction and implementation of a UN resolution as a base for stability on the Lebanese border with Israel. Will give
The announcement comes after more than three weeks of talks with rival political parties in Lebanon – where according to the sect, government positions are parked. Et Eli Amal.
But Washington has withdrawn against the flow of Hezbollah in any new government.
US Deputy Middle East envoy Morgan and Tags said Friday that the United States considered Hezbollah’s involvement in the new cabinet “Red Line” And thanked Israel for dealing with the destruction of the group, in a controversial statement that gave rise to a protest in Lebanon.
But eventually, Hezbollah’s ally Amal – headed by Parliament Speaker Nabiya Barry – was allowed to select new cabinet members, including Finance Minister Yasin Jaber, and approved its approval at number fifth. Given
The cabinet has now been accused of preparing a policy statement – a wide outline of the next government’s point of view and priorities – and then the Lebanese parliament will need a vote of confidence so that it can be fully empowered.
Lebanese President Joseph Aun, who enjoyed our backing as Army Commander, was elected president on January 9 and nominated Salam to form a new government. Salam was serving as the head of the International Court of Justice.
The nomination of Salam was the latest indication of a dramatic change in the power balance in Lebanon, after Israel dealt with Hezbollah, Hezbollah’s Syrian ally Bashar al -Assad and Aun’s elections were dealt with in December.
