Nawaf Salam

Lebanese people want Israel ties, stronger government to oust Hezbollah, AMCD head says

Hajjar said that Israel and Lebanon had much to offer each other’s citizens, arguing that the misapplication of Lebanon’s 1955 anti-boycott law had created unnecessary barriers.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following US-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026; illustrative.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on September 25, 2026.

Lebanese PM demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon, says country dragged into war 'imposed upon' it

Members of Hezbollah's parliamentary block in the Lebanese parliament attend a parliament session in Beirut on March 9, 2026.

Hezbollah withdraws from gov't confidence vote to 'save face' as MPs confront lawmakers over war

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji looks on during a meeting with his Moroccan counterpart in Rabat on May 21, 2026.

Lebanon's anti-Hezbollah Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji faces threats from terrorist group - report


A two-pronged approach: After US visit, Lebanon’s army eyes Hezbollah ‘disarmament’ - analysis

The high level of activity of the IDF in Lebanon shows that Hezbollah continues to pose a threat.

A member of the Lebanese military stands guard during a visit by Lebanon's prime minister to the heavily-damaged southern village of Kfar Kila, destroyed by the Israeli military, near the border with Israel on February 8, 2026.

After warning civilians of strikes, IDF conducts attacks on Hezbollah, Hamas targets in Lebanon

Earlier, the IDF confirmed that it had conducted a strike, killing two Hezbollah terrorists in al-Jumayjimah, southern Lebanon, on Sunday.

This image grab from an AFPTV footage taken on January 5, 2026, shows an Israeli strike on the village of Kfar Hatta, in southern Lebanon.

'Seeking to rebuild the state': Lebanon's Salam outlines 2026 agenda with reforms, elections

Salam called on Hezbollah to hand over all weapons to the government, saying, “Contrary to rumors, no one intends to throw them into the sea or hand them over to Israel.”

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to the press following the formation of the new government at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon. February 8, 2025.

Lebanese military boasts it collected weapons from Palestinian camps

The military said the disarmament was carried out in partnership with the Palestinian authorities, and a notable quantity was collected from the Ain al-Hilweh camp.

SMOKE BILLOWS from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of al-Mjadel on December 4. The IDF said it would strike what it described as Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon and warned people in two villages to evacuate immediately.

Diplomatic effort continues to ward off 'specter of war' with Israel, Lebanon's Aoun says

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said "our diplomatic contacts have not stopped to ward off the specter of war" with Israel, noting that "the specter of war is still there."

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani River to wrap up in days, Lebanese PM says

Nawaf Salam's comments came as tensions continued to boil along Lebanon's eastern border, where Israel accuses Hezbollah of ignoring calls for disarmament and carrying out ceasefire violations.

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to the press following the formation of the new government at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon. February 8, 2025.

Israeli officials to meet with Lebanese, US representatives on Friday, sources say

This represents a step up in the ranks of officials participating in these meetings, which aim to address economic issues, alongside security officials who attend to discuss the ceasefire.

Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks to members of the U.N. Security Council before voting on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025.

Israel, Lebanon hold first senior-level talks in decades as US pushes engagement

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post that the Israeli representative spoke directly with the Lebanese representative and that another meeting is expected to take place soon.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Israel must take opportunity to open ties with Lebanon, Syria to confront Hezbollah - editorial

The two adversaries are signaling openness to a different relationship with Israel, and it is imperative that Jerusalem grasp the opportunity with both hands.

A Hezbollah supporter holds a Palestinian flag and a cutout image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

'Ready to negotiate with Israel': Lebanon seeks US help amid tensions - report

“That’s a puzzle for me. They ask for negotiations, and when we show readiness, they don’t agree to the rendezvous,” said Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

 Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaks to the press following the formation of the new government at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon. February 8, 2025.