Barrek's Remarks Stir Lebanese Debate
The statements made by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, sparked resentment in Lebanon, where he emphasized that any serious political settlement or peace in the country cannot be achieved without the participation of Hezbollah and Iran. He considered that excluding them renders negotiations with Lebanese officials superficial and disregards the actual balance of power. Lebanese officials, including sovereign forces, responded to these remarks, viewing them as a slap against American efforts to isolate Hezbollah and affirm Lebanese sovereignty. They reaffirmed their commitment to regaining their sovereign decision-making. This controversy occurs amid tensions surrounding Lebanese and regional negotiations, amidst Lebanese resistance to increased U.S. pressure on Hezbollah, which the United States designates as a "terrorist organization."
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