Nawaf Salam, the president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has been named Lebanon's new prime minister. This appointment is seen as a blow to Hezbollah, as they had sought to reappoint Mikati but failed to nominate a candidate. Salam, a member of a prominent Sunni family from Beirut, is supported by Christian and Sunni allies of Hezbollah. He is seen as a face of reform and has promises of international support for Lebanon. Salam has a strong academic background and has previously served as Lebanon's permanent representative to the United Nations.