House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday met with World Bank Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione, at the Second Presidency in Ain al-Tineh.

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri clarified that the Amal-Hezbollah duo is not to blame for the delay in forming the government. Speaking to "Alhurra" TV channel, Berri stated, "The issue with the government formation is not with the Amal-Hezbollah duo;

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that Sunday's bloodshed in southern Lebanon “is a clear and urgent call for the international community to act immediately.” Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement,

"Lebanon needs to move forward." With these succinct words, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri responded to an LBCI question regarding whether the boycott of non-binding parliamentary consultations by the Hezbollah-Amal Movement blocs was a message to both domestic and international audiences.

Israel said it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline because the Lebanese army had not yet fully deployed to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area.

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon have opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 15 and injuring scores.

The U.S.-monitored arrangement between Lebanon and Israel will carry on until Feb. 18, the White House stated on Sunday evening — the day the prior agreement, struck on Nov. 26, was slated to end. “The government of Lebanon,

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Friday the formation of a new government would not be delayed, indicating a very positive atmosphere in discussions over its composition.

Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 and injuring over 80, amid demands for Israel's withdrawal under a ceasefire agreement. The protests highlight tensions over delayed military redeployments,

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.

Israeli forces fired on protesters in southern Lebanon, killing 22 and injuring 124, as tensions escalate over Israel's withdrawal from the region. Lebanese officials demand international intervention while urging residents to remain peaceful.