U.S. Envoy Praises Lebanon’s Reply on Disarming Hezbollah
LEBANON, JUL 6 – US envoy Thomas Barrack presented a plan for Hezbollah's full disarmament within four months amid Israeli troop withdrawals and ceasefire terms, following heavy losses in the 2024 war.
- U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack met Lebanon's president on July 7 and praised Lebanon's seven-page response on disarming Hezbollah.
- Barrack delivered a proposal on June 19 for Hezbollah to disarm within months if Israel halts strikes and withdraws troops from southern Lebanon.
- Although Hezbollah has not publicly accepted full disarmament, sources indicate it may shrink its arsenal but insists on retaining some arms to defend Lebanon from Israel.
- Barrack expressed great satisfaction with the government's exceptionally swift and impressive response.
- Barrack warned Lebanon risks being "left behind" if it rejects change amid regional shifts, urging it to seize opportunities for peace and reforms supported by Washington.
99 Articles
99 Articles
The Lebanese militia should disarm themselves. Will not. Now the Trump friend and special envoy Tom Barrack tries with a trick.
While the pro-Iranian movement refused to lay down its arms, American envoy Tom Barrack urged Beirut to follow the example of neighbouring Syria, which, according to him, had begun dialogue with Israel.
The representative of Washington praised the “balanced” tone of the Lebanese government and assured that they will accompany the Beirut decisions
Barrack: Hezbollah could be part of future Lebanese government
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Thomas Barrack, who is serving as special envoy to Syria, said on Monday that Hezbollah could have a future in Lebanese politics, despite the organization’s designation by the U.S. State Department as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.“Hezbollah is a political party. It also has a militant aspect to it,” Barrack said at a press conference on Monday morning in Beirut, following a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aou…
Lebanon Responds to US Demand, US Envoy ‘Unbelievably Satisfied’ Despite Rejection - News From Antiwar.com
US envoy Tom Barrack declared himself “unbelievably satisfied” with Lebanon’s reply to his recent demand to fully disarm every single faction within the country. Since Hezbollah already made clear that was going to be a no, Barrack’s delight was somewhat surprising, though his comment came without a single mention of…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium