Beirut: The Lebanese parliament has renewed its confidence in the government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The decision came after two days of intense parliamentary discussions focusing on the government's policies. Out of the 128-seat parliament, 69 members voted in favor of the government, while nine opposed it. There were four abstentions and 46 members were absent during the voting process.

According to Anadolu Agency, the primary issues debated in parliament revolved around the government's stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah, as outlined in a proposed US roadmap, and the execution of UN Resolution 1701. These topics have been at the forefront of Lebanese politics, especially given recent hostilities.

The situation in Lebanon has been tense since last September when cross-border warfare between Israel and Hezbollah escalated into a full-scale conflict. Despite a ceasefire reached in November, Israeli forces have continued near-daily operations in southern Lebanon, stating their intention to target Hezbollah activities.

Since the ceasefire, Lebanese officials have recorded nearly 3,000 Israeli violations of the truce, resulting in the deaths of at least 236 individuals and injuries to more than 540. The ceasefire agreement required Israel to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26, but Tel Aviv's non-compliance led to an extension of the deadline to February 18.