The **Lebanese Government** is the executive authority of Lebanon, responsible for national governance, policy-making, and administration across various sectors including health, finance, security, and justice. The government operates under a parliamentary system, with a prime minister heading the cabinet, which is composed of ministers representing Lebanon’s diverse political and sectarian groups. The current Lebanese Government was formed on **February 9, 2025**, led by Prime Minister **Nawaf Salam**, a former president of the International Court of Justice, reflecting a technocratic shift with ministers possessing global experience in their fields[1][5]. This government succeeded a transitional cabinet and is Lebanon’s 78th since independence and the 21st post-Taif Agreement, which ended the civil war. It holds a legal mandate to govern after two years of caretaker paralysis[5]. A key feature of the government is the continued political influence of Hezbollah and Amal, Lebanon’s Shiite parties, who maintain control over significant ministries such as Finance and Health, despite attempts to limit their dominance[1][5]. The cabinet’s policy emphasizes national sovereignty, Lebanese-Syrian unity, and resistance against external pressures, notably Israel[2]. Notable recent initiatives include the **“Homeland Shield” plan** for weapons control aimed at disarming Hezbollah, which has garnered international support from the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and France. The Lebanese Army has increased its presence in southern Lebanon, dismantling over 500 Hezbollah sites[3]. The government has also approved the 2026 budget focusing on zero deficit, improved tax compliance, and economic reforms without new taxes, reflecting a cautious approach to Lebanon’s financial crisis[3]. Additionally, Lebanon is enhancing electoral participation by enabling diaspora voting via a new online platform[3]. In the security domain, the government has intensified efforts against drug trafficking networks linked to Hezbollah’s financing, conducting major raids and collaborating regionally to dismantle Captagon production and smuggling operations[3]. Despite these advances