🇺🇸🇱🇧 U.S. presidential envoy Tom Barrack has delivered a series of urgent statements from Beirut, describing the current moment as “critical for Lebanon and the region.” Barrack confirmed that the Trump administration is drafting a future roadmap for Lebanon, expressing satisfaction with Lebanon’s official response to the U.S. proposal on de-escalation and reform.

Barrack stressed that the U.S. will not dictate terms regarding Hezbollah, declaring, “It’s up to Lebanon to deal with Hezbollah—not the United States.” He added that Israel does not seek war with Lebanon but rather a peaceful future, calling the current window a rare opportunity to rebuild Lebanon into the ‘Pearl of the East.’

In a pivotal revelation, Barrack confirmed that dialogue has begun between Syria and Israel, signaling a broader regional realignment. He praised Lebanon’s response to the American diplomatic paper as “very responsible” and emphasized that President Trump is committed to building peace and prosperity in Lebanon.

With heightened stakes, Barrack urged Lebanese factions to unite, abandon internal disputes, and seize the moment for national recovery and regional integration.