The Envoy's Ultimatum, The Deadline's Source

Lebanese media on July 24 predominantly covered the aftermath of US Envoy Tom Barrack's mission. Reports in the early morning indicated he departed without a breakthrough, with some sources describing the situation as "very complex". By mid-morning, it was reported that Barrack delivered an ultimatum to Hezbollah: disarmament or force, although a Lebanese response reportedly offered no new proposals. A significant clarification emerged later that Israel, not the US, sets the disarmament deadline. Amidst these external pressures, President Aoun and Mufti Daryan emphasized Lebanese unity, rejecting division. In the afternoon, attention shifted to caretaker Prime Minister Salam's return from Paris, where he secured French commitments for UNIFIL renewal and aid. Barrack subsequently stated US support depends on Lebanon enforcing arms exclusivity.