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Why a U.S. Envoy’s Suggestion Touched a Nerve in Lebanon
Lebanon, long entangled in regional rivalries involving Israel, Syria, Iran, and other powers, now faces a renewed challenge from the American ambassador to Turkey and special envoy to Syria and Lebanon, Ambassador Thomas Barrack. His recent interviews and social media posts — particularly to Arab newspapers such as The National (UAE) and Arab News (Saudi Arabia) — have sparked controversy across Lebanon.