Lebanese PM Salam: No Waiting for Regional Settlement, State to Restore War-Peace Decision

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, speaking from Nabatiyeh in the south, declared that waiting for a regional settlement is not an option and announced an official roadmap to extend state authority and restore the decision of war and peace. This marks a firm shift in Lebanon's posture, signaling a more assertive state role in security matters, potentially affecting regional dynamics with Israel and Hezbollah. The statement is a political message, but its concrete implementation and impact remain uncertain.