U.S. envoy receives the Lebanese government’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal
- On Monday, U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack welcomed Lebanon's seven-page response to his proposal to disarm Hezbollah during a meeting with President Joseph Aoun.
- Barrack presented the disarmament and economic reform proposal last month amid Lebanon's nearly six-year economic crisis and Israel's refusal to withdraw from five strategic posts inside Lebanon earlier this year.
- The Hezbollah-Israel conflict escalated after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, causing over 4,000 deaths in Lebanon and 127 in Israel, with Israel continuing airstrikes despite a November ceasefire.
- Barrack commended Lebanon's response as impressively swift and thoughtfully handled given the complexity of the situation, noting that both parties remain dedicated to finding a resolution.
- Hezbollah leaders reiterated refusal to disarm before Israel fully withdraws and stops airstrikes, while Barrack stressed that Hezbollah decisions rest with Lebanon’s government and U.S. support depends on Lebanon’s willingness to change.
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U.S. envoy to Lebanon satisfied with proposal to disarm Hezbollah
A U.S. envoy to Lebanon said Monday he was satisfied with the Lebanese government's response to a proposal to disarm the militant Hezbollah group adding that the Washington is ready to help the small crisis-hit nation come out of its historic political and economic crisis.
U.S. Envoy Lauds Lebanon's Response to Disarmament Proposal
U.S. special envoy Thomas Barrack expressed immense satisfaction with the Lebanese government's recent response to an American proposal on disarmament. Lebanon highlighted its stance on not fully disarming Hezbollah. During a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Barrack received an impressive seven-page reply concerning the disarmament issue.
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An American emissary declared himself "satisfied" on Monday with Beirut's response to its request to disarm Hezbollah, which is emerging from a war with Israel, and urged Lebanon to follow the example of Syria that has begun dialogue with Israel.
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