Lebanese President: U.S. Proposal to Adjust South Lebanon Operations… Signs of No War
Aoun: U.S. Proposal to Adjust South Lebanon Operations to Strengthen Lebanese Army Role
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun revealed a U.S. proposal to adjust the operational mechanism in southern Lebanon, assigning the Lebanese Army the task of verifying any Israeli claims regarding the presence of weapons in civilian buildings or homes. The proposal aims to reinforce the army’s role in the southern region.
Barrack and Aissa: Granting the Army Additional Time
Sources cited by Lebanese media reported that the U.S. position showed a development, reflecting an understanding of the challenges faced by the Lebanese Army in carrying out its duties. This stance was expressed by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack and U.S. Ambassador Michel Aissa, who stressed in multiple meetings the need to grant the army additional time to complete the first phase of its mission.
Stopping the Campaign Against the Army
According to the same sources, Speaker of the Parliament Nabih Berri inquired about the absence of any parallel U.S. pressure on Israel to take reciprocal steps, such as withdrawing from positions occupied by the Israeli army or releasing prisoners. Ambassador Aoun reportedly clarified that the current U.S. focus is on halting the campaign against the Lebanese Army, with the next phase concentrating on restoring confidence in it.
Signs of No War
Local media reported that the United States views restoring confidence as starting with the army’s continued work in disarming south of the Litani River, committing to prevent the transfer of weapons between areas, and accepting a new operational mechanism to strengthen its role. President Aoun also stated that the decline in U.S. threats and the appearance of signs indicating no outbreak of war reflect this approach.
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