The cabinet led by Prime Minister Selim Hoss was the first government under the presidency of Elias Hrawi.

[3] Elias Hrawi was elected as the President of Lebanon and appointed Selim Hoss to form the cabinet.

The cabinet was established as an interim government for six months to reestablished the order in the country.

President Hrawi asked Hoss to establish a national unity in spring 1978 which was not materialized.

[2] They were technocrats and had no political party affiliation or ministerial experience.