Lebanese leaders have reached an agreement on a national unity government

After weeks of anticipation, it was reported on 11 July 2008 that Lebanese leaders have finally reached an agreement on a national unity government. As agreed in a Qatar-brokered peace initiative in May 2008 that ended a long-standing political crisis, the Hizballah-led opposition has received veto power, which will allow it to block any government initiative that it opposes. The formation of the new 30-member Cabinet was officially announced via a presidential decree.