Nawaf Salam Named Lebanon's Prime Minister-Designate Following Political Shift

Salam, a reform-focused judge and diplomat, pledges unity and reconstruction after Lebanon's recent crises and war with Israel.

Nawaf Salam, president of the International Court of Justice, was designated as Lebanon's new prime minister by recently elected President Joseph Aoun.
Salam's nomination marks a significant moment for Lebanon's pro-reform movement, which has supported him since mass protests began in 2019.
Hezbollah, weakened after a 14-month war with Israel and the fall of Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad, expressed discontent with Salam's appointment but has not ruled out working with him.
Salam has prioritized political reform, accountability for the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and justice for victims of Lebanon's financial crisis in his agenda.
The prime minister-designate emphasized the need for national unity and pledged to rebuild war-damaged areas while implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701 to secure Lebanon’s borders.