Tom Barrack
Sweida’s crisis and the quiet path to a Syria-Israel security deal - opinion
The US is playing a mediating role in the Syria-Israel security discussions, and is also deeply involved in the agreement known as the 'Sweida roadmap,' publicly announced in Damascus.
Tom Barrack’s diplomacy of optics: Fast deals, fragile peace - opinion
Syria, Israel near 'de-escalation' pact, US envoy says
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
Syrian leader says talks with Israel underway on disengagement agreement
Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a said talks with Israel aim to restore the 1974 disengagement terms, as Damascus balances outreach to the US, Russia, and regional states.
Pentagon approves security assistance package for Lebanon worth $14.2 million
The Pentagon approved a package that will aid the Lebanese Armed Forces's disarmament of Hezbollah
'Arrogance of a cowboy': US envoy slammed for off-the-cuff remark in Lebanon
As ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Barrack has not usually caused offense, though his role on Syria policy has led to some controversy among those who support the US-backed SDF.
US lawmakers Shaheen, Wilson return to Syria for continued talks with Sharaa
Syria's new president furthered his efforts at strengthening international relationships by meeting with US representatives for a fresh round of talks.
Lebanon to draft plan for Hezbollah disarmament on Sunday, US envoy says
Israel will give a counterproposal when it receives Lebanon's plan, Barrack said after meeting with the Lebanese president in Beirut.
US envoys Barrack, Ortagus in Israel for talks on Syria and Lebanon
Senior Republican Senator Lindsey Graham will join the two envoys in Beirut on Monday, The Jerusalem Post can exclusively reveal.
Israel demands Lebanon buffer zone, agrees to tone down Hezbollah strikes - report
Israel reportedly insisted that several villages on the border remain without residents and act as a buffer zone, which countered Tom Barrack's proposals.
Druze spiritual leader meets with US envoy to Syria and Lebanon in Paris
Sheikh Tarif requested that the United States work to fully implement the ceasefire agreement in a complete and immediate manner in the Druze Mountain region of Syria.
Lebanon approves US-backed Hezbollah disarmament proposal
The plan sets out the most detailed steps yet for disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has rejected mounting calls to disarm since last year's war with Israel.
Lebanon's cabinet meets to discuss Hezbollah's arms after US pressure
Pressure from the US and Hezbollah's domestic rivals for the group to relinquish its arms has spiked following last year's war with Israel.
Lebanon can’t get past talk of Hezbollah disarmament - analysis
"The government and Hezbollah need to fully commit and act now in order to not consign the Lebanese people to the stumbling status quo," Barrack wrote.
