Beirut: Former Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani has raised concerns over the government's exclusion from the formulation of a response to a document submitted by US envoy Tom Barrack. Through his account on the social media platform "X," Hasbani questioned the basis on which the response is being crafted by three key leaders without the cabinet's knowledge or approval.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Hasbani highlighted that the government has not yet made any decisions regarding a timetable or plan for limiting arms possession to state control. He questioned whether the response to Barrack's paper would be reviewed by the cabinet or if the three officials involved would assume personal responsibility for any repercussions that arise from it.
Hasbani's remarks underscore concerns about the adherence to constitutional processes, as the cabinet is the body vested with the authority to make such decisions. His comments suggest a potential bypass of established governmental procedures, raising questions about the transparency and accountability of the decision-making process.