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US sources quoted Al-Sharq al-Awsat, citing officials in Washington, as saying that the visit of the Director General of Public Security to Lebanon, Major General Abbas Ibrahim, who arrived in Washington on Wednesday night, on a visit from five days, it is mainly aimed at discussing the file of the hostages. Americans detained in Damascus. He explained that Ibrahim could meet with several US officials, led by Robert O’Brien, the national security adviser who personally handles this file, with the possibility that he would meet with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, if he discussed the complex file of Lebanon. . Especially in light of the crisis in the formation of the Lebanese government, on which Lebanese President Michel Aoun suspended contacts.
And those circles indicated that Ibrahim’s arrival was expected after his role in the release of Sam Goodwin, whose family thanked him for his name, was indicated, while the Foley Foundation, which deals with hostage issues, named after him. to American hostage James Foley, he indicated that he would award Ibrahim received an award after Godwin’s release, and the association was very interested in his role.
Those circles saw that the direct reason for Ibrahim’s visit is that it also occurs in the context of the success of his role in the liberation of the American hostages in Yemen, after the ferry tour he made to the Gulf countries, especially his recent visit to Kuwait, and that O’Brien will join him there. Basically, the issue of the American hostage is likely to be raised in Damascus, Austin Pace, during which it is expected that there will be an offer from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to exchange his release by reestablishing diplomatic relations with Damascus, opening the United States embassy. United and making the sanctions imposed on the regime more flexible. .
He added that Ibrahim’s role is not hidden. Especially after his leading role in the liberation of Nizar Zakka, in exchange for the liberation of Qasim Taj al-Din; However, Washington echoed his attempt to barter for the release of Amer Al-Fakhoury, after he rejected his role in this operation, which was very simple to implement, according to those circles.
He added that there is a House of Representatives draft resolution prepared by South Carolina State Representative Joe Wilson that includes many sanctions against “Hezbollah” and money laundering, and the inclusion of areas considered dangerous in money laundering. like the southern suburbs and the Bekaa. As happened with the designation of some Latin American countries as dangerous areas. The bill also includes a call to include Abbas Ibrahim by name in the decision, due to his relationship with the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri. However, the project may not gain acceptance at this stage; Because it came from the Republicans, not from the Democrats who control the House of Representatives.
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