Beirut: US Special Envoy Tom Barrack addressed today a letter to the President of the Republic, General Joseph, saying, "On behalf of President Donald Trump and the American people, I extend my deepest condolences to you, to the families of the fallen, and to the people of Lebanon following the tragic loss of several members of the Lebanese Armed Forces."
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Barrack continued, "We mourn the loss of these brave servicemen, who dedicated their lives to the defense and security of Lebanon," adding, "Their sacrifice in service to their country will be remembered and honored. We wish a speedy recovery to the injured."
"The United States stands with Lebanon in this moment of sorrow. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy and my wishes for strength and comfort to the bereaved families and to all who serve in the Lebanese Armed Forces," the letter concluded.
Barrack also sent a similar letter of condolences to Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.