Mohammad Hazimeh announced he is withdrawing from accepting the cabinet's decision appointing him governor of Nabatieh, after the government had appointed him and he had received congratulations. He said his decision stems from a legal dispute raised over the age condition, and called for reopening nominations under clear, announced conditions.
Al-Jadeed's coverage was limited to the breaking news of the appointed governor's withdrawal without naming him or citing reasons, while MTV focused on Mohammad Hazimeh's name, the fact that he had received congratulations before reversing course, and questions about the names floated in his place; Lebanon Debate concentrated on the legal dispute over the age condition, the text of his statement and his call to reopen nominations.