A New Turn in Lebanese Politics: Nawaf Salam Elected Prime Minister Despite Hezbollah's Objections

A New Turn in Lebanese Politics: Nawaf Salam Elected Prime Minister Despite Hezbollah's Objections

Beirut, January 13: Nawaf Salam, the head of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has received enough support to become Lebanon's next prime minister. On Monday, after a majority of lawmakers backed him in parliament, Hezbollah expressed anger and accused their opponents of trying to sideline them.

The support for Salam signifies a major shift in the power balance among Lebanon's religious factions. This change has become evident after Hezbollah's defeat in a war with Israel last year and the fall of their Syrian ally, Bashar al-Assad.

Hezbollah's Members of Parliament arrived late to a meeting with President Michel Aoun, indicating their discontent. However, the support for Nawaf Salam is seen as a significant blow to Hezbollah, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Lebanon's political landscape.