Lebanon's PM designate Nawaf Salam resigns as member of International Court of Justice
Reuters
January 15, 2025 11:45 MYT
January 15, 2025 11:45 MYT
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam getures at the presidential palace on the day he meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, in Baabda, Lebanon January 14, 2025. - REUTERS
AMSTERDAM: Nawaf Salam, who has been designated as the new Prime Minister of Lebanon, has resigned as a member of the International Court of Justice, said the ICJ on Tuesday.
Salam's term as head of the ICJ had been due to end in early February 2027.
Earlier this week, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun summoned Salam to designate him prime minister after most lawmakers had nominated him, dealing a big blow to Hezbollah, which accused opponents of seeking to exclude it.