Lebanese officials have been drafting a response to a U.S. demand that Hezbollah relinquish its weapons nationwide by November. This demand is part of a U.S.-proposed roadmap that links Hezbollah's disarmament to the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a halt to Israeli military operations. The Lebanese government’s reply, which reportedly spans seven pages of amendments, was delivered in early July and has been met with satisfaction by U.S. Special Envoy Thomas Barrack. After meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Barrack described Lebanon’s response as "spectacular" and expressed that he was "unbelievably satisfied" with the government's handling of the proposal in a short and complex timeframe. The U.S. envoy emphasized appreciation for Lebanon’s balanced and comprehensive reply, viewing it as a constructive step toward resolving ongoing conflicts. However, Hezbollah’s deputy secretary-general, Naim Qassem, has publicly stated that the group will not surrender its weapons. As of mid-July, a Lebanese committee composed of the country’s three top leaders is reviewing the U.S. demands, which also include border delineation with Syria. The U.S. envoy is expected to return to Beirut for further discussions. The U.S. has set a deadline until the end of the year for Hezbollah's disarmament as part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts.