Nawaf Salam has served as Lebanon’s prime minister since February 2025 under President Joseph Aoun, securing broad parliamentary backing of 84 votes against alternatives favored by Hezbollah. His government has prioritized implementing the U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework, expanding Lebanese Armed Forces deployment in the south to restore state authority, advancing Hezbollah disarmament, and pursuing diplomatic efforts for full Israeli withdrawal. As of late August 2026, Salam remains actively engaged in these initiatives, including southern tours, cabinet decisions on security and finance, and high-level international contacts, with no reported parliamentary moves, resignation signals, or viable challengers emerging. Parliamentary elections scheduled for May 2026 introduce a potential transition point, yet the current configuration and Salam’s mandate reflect sustained institutional continuity through the remainder of the year.