Speaker Nabih Berri has stressed that insisting on the finance portfolio for the Shiite community is not aimed at “tripartite or quadripartite power-sharing.”

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Wednesday told visiting U.N. Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert that Israel is “committed” to the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that “the first positive sign that should be shown to the world is the formation of a government as soon as possible, instead of obstructing formation over narrow sectarian and political interests.”

The Lebanese Forces accused Wednesday Hezbollah and its allies of delaying the new government's formation through attempting to "impose certain candidates for certain portfolios."

The statement said Hezbollah's obstruction policy will no longer work, adding that their attempts are rejected by all blocs that believe in a future state.

Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam has announced that the government formation process is moving forward with “firm steps” and that he is “tirelessly” working with President Joseph Aoun to form a new cabinet without delay.

Hezbollah’s official for the West Bekaa region, Sheikh Mohammad Hamadi, was assassinated Tuesday evening by unknown gunmen, the state-run National News Agency said.

President Joseph Aoun stressed Tuesday that “Lebanon insists on the completion of the Israeli withdrawal from the territory that remains occupied in the south within the deadline specified in the agreement that was reached on November 27.”

The Lebanese Forces accused Hezbollah Monday of contradicting the stances of Lebanon's new president and prime minister by refusing to be disarmed, "disavowing the ceasefire agreement."

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem had said the group’s weapons should be part of a national defense strategy that is discussed in a national dialogue and warned that no Lebanese side should try to take advantage of the Israel war to make gains internally.

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has addressed fresh criticism to Hezbollah in a video that has circulated on social networking websites.

United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert today began a visit to Israel, where she is set to meet with senior Israeli officials.

Her discussions will focus on steps being taken towards the implementation of the cessation of hostilities understanding, which came into force on 27 November 2024, as well as on remaining challenges.