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Barrack: Disarmament Failure Would Be 'Disappointing' but No U.S. Threats
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. envoy Thomas Barrack on Monday at the Presidential Palace in Baabda to receive Lebanon’s official response to a proposal put forward by Washington. The proposal, part of a broader diplomatic effort to restore stability in Lebanon, focuses on disarmament and the implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701.
Later, Barrack headed to the Grand Serail in Beirut for talks with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
Speaking following his meeting with Salam, Barrack said that when it comes to the conflict between Lebanon and Israel, the U.S. cannot compel Israel to do anything.
"The U.S. has no business in trying to compel Israel to do anything... America could only influence," he stated.
"We are not going to have more boots on the ground in an adversarial nature anywhere."
Barrack said the U.S. sees Lebanon as a cornerstone for renewed hope and reform in a region rattled by conflict.
“We are returning amid the instability in Syria, and we emphasize our focus on Lebanon to help restore hope and stability in the region,” Barrack said. “We come bearing hope, along with economic reforms and prosperity.”
Turning to the issue of Hezbollah’s arms, Barrack described it as “a domestic matter,” but emphasized that the U.S. maintains a clear position as it considers the group as a foreign terrorist organization.
Barak was quick to clarify that Washington’s involvement is not intended to pressure Lebanon or any other country into action.
“We’re not here to impose any interests on the ground or to force any individual or state to do anything,” he said. “We’re here to assist in finding a solution.”
"If Hezbollah disarmament does not happen, it will be disappointing, but there will be no repercussions or threats, and we cannot force Israel to provide guarantees," he said.
According to local broadcaster MTV, Barrack’s agenda in Beirut includes a series of high-level political and religious meetings. He is expected to hold talks later today with Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Elias Audi.
Barrack is also set to meet with Lebanese Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal and Druze leader Walid Jumblat. The envoy’s day will conclude with a private dinner at the U.S. Embassy, where he is expected to meet with a number of sitting members of Parliament.
