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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam speaking with the designated governor of Nabatieh, Mohammad Hazimeh, at the Serail, on Oct. 16, 2026. Photo taken from Salam's X account. Add as preferred on Google Less than a week after his appointment, Mohammad Hazimeh, a 33-year-old Shiite reportedly close to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, announced Wednesday that he was stepping down as Nabatieh governor and called for another candidate to take his place.The decision came as the government was already preparing to reverse the appointment amid strong opposition, because Hazimeh is two years short of the legal age requirement. His withdrawal was presented as a personal initiative, but it was backed by key political figures, including Berri, an influential player in the process, since Nabatieh is considered one of his strongholds.Last Thursday, the Cabinet appointed Hazimeh as Nabatieh governor, filling a long-vacant post and meeting Berri's demand. But Hazimeh was below the minimum age of 35, set by a law passed several months... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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