Salam backed by most lawmakers, but not Iran-backed Hezbollah Nomination shows power balance has changed, with Hezbollah weakened after disastrous war with Israel Salam says his hands are 'extended in ...

Nawaf Salam spoke after meeting with Lebanon's new President Joseph Aoun, who himself took office last week. With the nomination of Salam and confirmation of Aoun, Lebanon, which has been run by a ...