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U.S. Envoy Urges Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah Amid Tensions

11/1/2025

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U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack says Israel's strikes in southern Lebanon are necessary due to Hezbollah's arsenal of 15,000–20,000 rockets and 40,000 militants.
He describes Lebanon as a "failed state" lacking basic services, with Hezbollah filling the void.
Barrack urges the Lebanese government to expedite disarmament, warning Israel may continue its responses.
He notes Gulf states are willing to invest in Lebanon contingent on Hezbollah disarming.

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U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack says Israel's strikes in southern Lebanon are necessary due to Hezbollah's arsenal of 15,000–20,000 rockets and 40,000 militants.
He describes Lebanon as a "failed state" lacking basic services, with Hezbollah filling the void.
Barrack urges the Lebanese government to expedite disarmament, warning Israel may continue its responses.
He notes Gulf states are willing to invest in Lebanon contingent on Hezbollah disarming.