No Breakthrough in Cabinet Formation
There still exists a lack of consensus among the various political leaders over a power-sharing deal amidst intensive meetings by PM-designate Saad Hariri for the formation of a national unity government.
The political scene remains the same as the daily An Nahar quoted political and parliamentary sources as saying that government formation seems to be a "long process."
Hizbullah MP Nawwaf Moussawi told An Nahar in remarks published Tuesday that the Cabinet lineup is "moving in a vicious circle."
Meanwhile, As Safir newspaper, citing political sources, said new ideas have been discussed to facilitate government formation.
"There is a possibility that the proposals suggested could lead to a breakthrough," one source said.
Pan-Arab al-Hayat daily for its part said channels remain open between Qoreitem and the Opposition.
It quoted a high-ranking political source as saying that Hariri maintains contacts with Hizbullah and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in this regard.