Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun announced the formation of a new government under Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, the first since 2022, amid a crippling economic crisis. The cabinet, comprised of 24 ministers from both Christian and Muslim sects, will focus on judicial reforms, implementing a UN resolution for political stability, and rebuilding after a war with Israel. U.S. officials have voiced opposition to Hezbollah's involvement in the government. Salam and Aoun seek to distance Lebanon from Hezbollah influence and improve ties with Gulf nations, pledging to restore citizens' confidence in the state and uphold security.