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Resistance
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US Calls on Lebanon to Dismantle Hezbollah Ahead of Israeli Withdrawal
Wednesday 30 July 2025
Barrack will not return to Beirut or continue pressuring Israel to withdraw its forces.
Lebanese officials, including Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, have pushed back, demanding Israel halt its airstrikes and fully implement the ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah in November 2024. However, ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
Sunday 3 August 2025
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Barrack included full disarming of the resistance group within four months in return for stopping Israeli air strikes and withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The plan was altered by Beirut and the outcome was handed over to Barrack by parliament speaker Nabih Berri.
In a conversation with Barrack, N ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
Sunday 10 August 2025
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Barrack. The four-stage plan includes the adoption of a disarmament decision, a gradual Israeli withdrawal, and the destruction of Hezbollah’s heavy weapons in exchange for an international support package for Lebanon’s reconstruction.
After the cabinet meeting, Intelligence Minister Pa ...
Interview
Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
Wednesday 13 August 2025
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The 12-day war proved to the US and Israel that Iran is capable of defending itself and war with it is not a piece of cake. Alwaght- The 12-day war Israel waged against Iran in June not only failed to meet the goals of the aggressors, but also transformed the regional atmosphere in favor of Iran. Te ...
Analysis
Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
Sunday 17 August 2025
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Barrack to the Lebanese officials. About two months ago, Barrack presented to the Lebanese leaders a document calling for their commitment to disarming Hezbollah in return for steps by Israel including retreat from five Lebanon border points, end of Israeli air and land offensive, demarcation of the ...
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Washington Presses Beirut on Plan to Disarm Hezbollah
Tuesday 26 August 2025
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Barrack noted that Lebanon’s army and government would submit a detailed plan for Hezbollah’s disarmament by the end of the month, with expectations that Israel would respond with proposals for withdrawals and security guarantees. Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had tasked the ...
Analysis
Barrack’s Insult to Lebanese Journalists Echoes Washington’s Lebanon Policy
Friday 29 August 2025
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Barrack at a press conference in Beirut has heavily impacted the country's political and media atmosphere.
Barrack, who appeared before Lebanese journalists on Tuesday, used a disrespectful and insulting tone in response to their questions.
He said: “We are going to impose a different se ...
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Lebanon’s Army between US Pressure and Hezbollah’s Insistence on Keeping Arms
Wednesday 3 September 2025
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Barrack, the US Special Envoy to Syria and Lebanon—who succeeded Morgan Ortagas—is seen as the architect of Washington’s new roadmap for Lebanon, having introduced a four-stage initiative.
Barrack brought three documents to Beirut that formed the basis of the new American strategy ...
Interview
US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges
Wednesday 10 September 2025
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Barrack, acting as the US envoy to Lebanon, proposed a plan for Hezbollah's disarmament to the government of Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
What are the barriers to Hezbollah disarming?
Last month, the Salam government approved the US-presented disarmament plan in a cabinet session ...
Analysis
Joined by Damascus, Washington and Tel Aviv Building Pressure on Hezbollah for Disarming
Saturday 13 September 2025
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Barrack plan. Thomas Barrack, the US envoy to Lebanon, has emerged as the architect of the new American plan, replacing Morgan Ortagus, the deputy Special US envoy to the Middle East. Barrack presented to the Lebanese government three documents that underpin the US's Lebanon strategy. These docu ...
