Nawaf Salam was designated Lebanon’s prime minister in January 2025 and formed a government that secured a parliamentary confidence vote weeks later. As of mid-2026 he remains actively engaged in southern reconstruction, direct talks with Israel on withdrawals and ceasefires, efforts to assert state sovereignty over weapons, and preparations for the 2026 parliamentary elections that his cabinet is tasked with organizing. Recent public statements and diplomatic meetings with U.S. officials show no signs of internal coalition fractures or presidential pressure that would trigger early removal. The absence of reported resignation signals, no-confidence moves, or major cabinet crises underpins trader consensus that Salam will stay in office through the end of 2026.