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First cabinet of Khayreddin Ahdab

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Source revisionJun 13, 2025
Entity authorityQ100261305 ↗
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The eighth government of Lebanon was formed On 5 January 1937, headed by Khayreddin al-Ahdab, with 3 other National Bloc ministers as no Constitutionals took part in it. On 2 February, the cabinet won the confidence of the parliament by a small margin with 13 votes for and 12 against. On 13 March, the Prime Minister delivered his resignation to the president.

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