Lebanon Names Nawaf Salam, a Diplomat and Jurist, as Prime Minister

The selection of Mr. Salam was seen as a blow to Hezbollah, the Lebanese militant group and political party that has acted as the real power in Lebanon for decades.

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Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.

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Crowds Watch Israeli Airstrikes from a Beirut Hillside

Every night, dozens gather at the hillside to watch airstrikes rain down on the city’s southern suburbs. The ritual offers a window into the war — and proof that the once unimaginable is really happening.

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