Hezbollah Ministers in the New Lebanese Government against the US “VETO”. Israel Intensifies Bombing

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Beirut declares formation of new government, headed by Nawaf Salam

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun signed a decree approving the formation of the 24-minister government, after accepting the resignation of former Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s government, the presidential office announced on Saturday.

«Consequently, the Secretary-General for the Council of Ministers, Mahmoud Makkieh, announced the formation, which came as follows: Yassine Jaber has been named the Finance Minister, Youssef Raji as the Foreign Minister, Ahmad al-Hajjar as the Minister of Interior, and Michel Mansa as the Defense Minister» Al Mayadeen Lebanes outlet has reported.

Moreover, Adel Nassar has been named the Minister of Justice, Mohammad Haidar as the Labor Minister, Joe Sadi as the Energy Minister, Fayez Rasamny as the Minister of Public Works, and Paul Marqas as the Minister of Information. Tarek Metri has been appointed as deputy prime minister.

Following the announcement, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized in a speech that reconstruction in southern Lebanon is not just a promise but “a commitment.” Salam affirmed that reform is the only path to saving the country, announcing plans to move forward with financial and economic reforms and the establishment of an independent judiciary.

“The government will not be a platform for disputes but for constructive work,” he added, expressing great hope for cooperation with the president to “launch the new Lebanon project.”

Meanwhile, Al Mayadeen’s correspondent reported that Hezbollah and the Amal Movement secured five ministerial portfolios in the government, which also includes five women, while the Free Patriotic Movement chose not to participate.

Who is Hezbollah Party

It should be remembered that Hezbollah, the Party of God, is a pro-Iranian Shiite political movement that can count on 15 seats in the Lebanese National Assembly after the 2022 elections.

It is considered a terrorist organization by the USA and Israel for its paramilitary faction Kata’ib Hezbollah that for years has fought against Israeli military actions against the sovereign state of Lebanon.

Precisely for this activity of defense of the national territory it is not considered a terrorist organization by the UN and the EU.

US won’t be able to prevent Hezbollah from taking part in govt

Israeli media reported that “despite Western pressure, the Lebanese government will include Hezbollah and the Amal Movement.” In this context, the Deputy Head of Hezbollah’s Political Council, Mahmoud Qomati, asserted that US policy “will not be able to impose its agenda on the region or prevent Hezbollah from participating in the government.”

Speaking to Al Mayadeen, Qomati stressed that there is clear Lebanese consensus on the government’s composition, particularly regarding the inclusion of non-partisan figures.

“We are facing a new dictatorship to rule the world, represented by US President Donald Trump,” he added.

Israeli Aggression Escalates Across Southern Lebanon: Tank Advancements, Explosions

The Israeli enemy continues its widespread violations across southern Lebanon on Monday, with bombings, explosions, and ground incursions involving tanks and armored personnel carriers.

«According to the latest reports, the Israeli enemy executed a massive explosion in Mais Al-Jabal border town, South Lebanon. The southern border town of Yaroun is bearing the brunt of these attacks, facing a series of explosions carried out by the Israeli occupation army after advancing into the eastern part of the town» Al Manar Lebanese journal ha reported.

According to Al-Manar correspondent Hashem Al-Sayyed Hasan, a heavily armed Israeli occupation force advanced toward an eastern neighborhood of Yaroun on Sunday, located near the town center and overlooking its main square.

The Israeli occupation forces proceeded to rig numerous houses with explosives, demolishing nearly nine homes.

“Three to four houses were destroyed in a single explosion on Sunday, and this area has been subjected to five violent explosions in the past week or ten days, executed by the Israeli occupation army. This brings the total number of homes destroyed in just one week to approximately twenty-five,” Al-Manar’s correspondent added.

Later on Monday, Al-Manar’s Hashem Al-Sayyed Hasan reported that an Israeli tank advanced toward the northeastern outskirts of Yarou

IDF hits Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, including smuggling tunnel on Syrian border

«Israeli fighter jets carried out several airstrikes in Lebanon on Sunday evening, including against a tunnel between Lebanon and Syria used by the Hezbollah terror group to smuggle arms», the Israel Defense Forces said.

The IDF said the tunnel, in the Beqaa Valley, had also been struck in the past. “The IDF is determined to prevent restoration and use of this tunnel,” it said in a statement.

The Beqaa Valley area, a Hezbollah stronghold, is north of the Litani River, beyond which the Iran-backed group is required to withdraw under the ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024 after more than a year of hostilities, including two months of all-out war.

Additionally, the military said Sunday the Israeli Air Force targeted several Hezbollah sites in other areas of Lebanon, which included weapons and rocket launchers that “posed an immediate threat” to Israel.

According to the IDF, the targeted sites were “a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.”

Lebanese media reported a series of strikes in the Nabatieh area, some 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the border with Israel, and in the Baalbek area in the Beqaa Valley, nearly 100 kilometers (62 miles) from Israel.

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AL MAYADEEN

AL MANAR

THE TIMES OF ISRAEL

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