Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun delivered the Lebanese state's response to U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack regarding disarming Hezbollah. Barrack praised the response, though specifics were not disclosed. This visit occurs amid ongoing Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets, which have resulted in civilian deaths since a ceasefire began on November 27, 2024. The U.S. proposal involves Hezbollah withdrawing from southern Lebanon as part of a ceasefire agreement, which has been interpreted as requiring complete disarmament by both the U.S. and Israel. Barrack suggested future U.S. support for Lebanon hinges on timely actions amid rapidly evolving regional dynamics.
Barrack expressed that Lebanon's response to the US proposal for Hezbollah's disarmament was 'spectacular' and voiced his satisfaction with the Lebanese state's reply.
Details of the US proposal stated that Hezbollah should withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon and transfer military facilities, contingent upon a ceasefire agreement from November 2024.
Recent Israeli attacks targeting Hezbollah have resulted in civilian casualties, continuing even after the ceasefire was established, indicating ongoing tension in the region.
Ambassador Barrack noted that the language of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah remained purposely vague, allowing for differing interpretations by both Lebanon and Israel.
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