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Exclusive-US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister, sources say

  • The U.S. Is pressuring Lebanese officials to prevent Hezbollah from nominating the next finance minister, aiming to limit the group's influence in the government.
  • U.S. Officials conveyed messages to Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam and President Joseph Aoun that Hezbollah should not be included in the new cabinet.
  • Allowing Hezbollah or Amal to nominate the finance minister could hinder Lebanon's access to foreign funds for reconstruction after last year's war, according to sources.
  • The U.S. Sees the finance ministry as a 'red line' due to its importance in public spending, as Lebanon's financial system collapsed in 2019.
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Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post

US seeks to block Hezbollah ally from naming Lebanon finance minister

Hezbollah has long named ministers to the government in coordination with its ally, the Amal Movement, together they have picked all of Lebanon's finance ministers since 2014.

·Jerusalem, Israel
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PressTVPressTV

US ‘pressuring’ Lebanese leadership to isolate Hezbollah, allies: Report

The US has been reportedly hindering efforts aimed at the formation of a new government in Lebanon.

·Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
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Antiwar.comAntiwar.com

Reuters: US Meddling in Lebanese Government Formation Talks - News From Antiwar.com

Former a government in a multi-party parliamentary system is often a complex matter, particularly when very few parties of any substantial size are available to include. That’s the case in Lebanon, with the Trump Administration adding some difficulties by meddling in those government formation talks. Lebanon has 128 MPs, so…

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Al-MonitorAl-Monitor

Why Hezbollah, Amal want to control Lebanon's Finance Ministry

The ministry's strategic role in financial decision-making and postwar reconstruction has intensified political disputes, with opposition groups and international actors resisting Hezbollah's dominance.

·Washington, United States
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HaaretzHaaretz

Amid dual U.S. and Hezbollah pressure, Lebanon must navigate delicate post-war recovery

Despite the appointment of a new president and prime minister, Lebanon remains mired in political deadlock – and as long as Hezbollah retains its weapons, it may use them to gain leverage politically

·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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thecradle.cothecradle.co

US meddling in Lebanon's government formation talks to isolate Hezbollah, allies: Report

Sources cited by western media say Hezbollah nominating a finance minister will ‘hurt chances’ of Lebanon receiving foreign aid for reconstruction

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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