Lebanon formed a new government on Saturday, following unusually direct U.S. intervention in the process and in a step intended to bring the country closer to accessing reconstruction funds following a devastating war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday formed the country's first full-fledged government since 2022. He pledged to work on economic reforms and attempt to secure reconstruction funds after last year's war between Israel and Hezbollah.

The incoming government includes five women. The cabinet was formed after two years of political deadlock under a caretaker government. Salam said his government would not include any members of political parties or anyone planning to run in parliamentary elections. He added that he hoped the diverse cabinet would "work in harmony".