Lebanon's new government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, has won a confidence vote in Parliament with the support of Hezbollah's bloc. The government statement adopted emphasized that only Lebanon's armed forces should defend the country in case of war, excluding the phrase 'armed resistance' that had been seen as legitimizing Hezbollah's possession of weapons outside of state control. The government also aims to liberate land occupied by Israel 'through its forces only.' The new government faces challenges such as Israel's ceasefire violations, Lebanon's economic crisis, and the need for reconstruction and reforms.