Nawaf Salam

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to press after his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baabda Palace on February 5, 2025, as part of efforts to form a new government. (Photo by Lebanese Presidency/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Lebanon denies UN complaint against Iran over interference

Lebanon denied filing a formal UN complaint against Iran, saying leaked documents were responses to previous Iranian letters to the Security Council.

Rita El Jammal
The New Arab Staff
13 May, 2026
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Lebanon, Syria make 'significant progress' in addressing issues

The New Arab Staff
09 May, 2026
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Lebanon PM to discuss border, refugees with Sharaa in Syria

Rita El Jammal
The New Arab Staff
07 May, 2026
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Israel strikes south of Beirut, Salam rules out normalisation

The New Arab Staff
07 May, 2026
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How an Angry Birds video sparked a sectarian row in Lebanon

The New Arab Staff
04 May, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters in a departure lounge before returning to Washington following meetings with Caribbean Community
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US weighs training Lebanese army unit to disarm Hezbollah

Sarah Khalil
Rita El Jammal
30 April, 2026
Macron seems to be addressing the lack of any French or European presence in Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks
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Europe pushes for Lebanon-Israel role after Trump-led ceasefire

The New Arab Staff
24 April, 2026
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Israel kills five in Lebanon as Beirut seeks 'truce' extension

The New Arab Staff
23 April, 2026
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Lebanon: Hezbollah responds to Israeli violations ahead of talks

The New Arab Staff
22 April, 2026
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Lebanon PM and Macron to discuss bolstering country's position

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
21 April, 2026
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (R) and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam attend a cabinet session to discuss an army plan to disarm the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, on September 5, 2025
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Lebanon president, PM discuss readiness for Israel talks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
18 April, 2026
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Between bombs and talks: What is Israel's endgame in Lebanon?

Cian Ward
15 April, 2026
Civilians inspect the site as a residential building lies in ruins and surrounding structures show heavy damage after an Israeli strike hits Corniche Al-Mazraa district in Beirut, Lebanon on April 09, 2026
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Lebanese govt bans non-state weapons in capital Beirut

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 April, 2026
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Exclusive: Lebanon open to talks with Israel to end war

Rita El Jammal
The New Arab Staff
09 March, 2026
Retired Lebanese soldiers protest to demand an increase in their sal
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Lebanese workers strike as fuel and VAT hikes offset pay rise

The New Arab Staff
24 February, 2026
Lebanese retired soldiers try to storm parliament over wage dispute
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Roadblocks in Beirut after Lebanon announces fuel and VAT hike

The New Arab Staff
17 February, 2026
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Lebanon army chief to present weapons monopoly plan next week

The New Arab Staff
Rita El Jammal
12 February, 2026
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (not seen) welcomed by a crowd with Lebanese flags as he visits the southern border village of Yarin on February 7, 2026. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Rebuilding south to begin despite Israeli violations: Lebanon PM

The New Arab Staff
07 February, 2026
Lebanese president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam to form new governmen
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Lebanon PM says country will not be dragged into new war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
03 February, 2026
Nawaf Salam called for a new international force to be deployed when UNIFIL's mandate expires
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Lebanon PM says international force needed after UNIFIL

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 January, 2026
Depositors, whose deposit accounts have been frozen by the government for years, gather to stage a demonstration in front of the Bank of Lebanon in Beirut, Lebanon on January 19, 2024. (Photo by Houssam Shbaro/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Lebanon PM says IMF wants changes to financial rescue plan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
23 January, 2026