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US Envoy: Disarming Hezbollah Not Feasible for Lebanon

12/17/2025

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United States Special Envoy Tom Barrack said it is not reasonable to expect Lebanon to forcibly disarm Hezbollah.
He emphasized the fear of civil war among the Lebanese people.
Barrack described disarmament as a complex issue that can be interpreted in various ways.
The remarks underscore the challenges Lebanon faces regarding Hezbollah's influence and the broader implications for regional stability.

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United States Special Envoy Tom Barrack said it is not reasonable to expect Lebanon to forcibly disarm Hezbollah.
He emphasized the fear of civil war among the Lebanese people.
Barrack described disarmament as a complex issue that can be interpreted in various ways.
The remarks underscore the challenges Lebanon faces regarding Hezbollah's influence and the broader implications for regional stability.