International News: There are continuous protests against American leaders in southern Lebanon. After the comments made by Trump's special envoy on Arab journalists, anger against him has increased in the whole of Lebanon. Due to these protests, the American delegation had to cancel its visit to Tyre and Khiam. The people participating in the protest are angry with the statements of American envoy Tom Barrack, in which he called Arab journalists uncivilized.
Envoy’s Remarks Spark Lebanon Outrage
On Tuesday, US envoy Tom Barrack made derogatory remarks against the journalists present at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He said, "We are going to apply different rules here. I want you to be quiet for a moment," and threatened, "The moment things become chaotic and animalistic, we will leave." He said, "If you want to know what is happening, act civilly, kindly, and tolerantly, because what is happening in the region is the problem." His comments have been seen as an insult throughout Lebanon and the Arab world.
The trip had to be canceled after the protests
People in southern Lebanon, especially in border villages, held a protest in the southern city of Khiam, denouncing US support for Israeli attacks and US interference in Lebanon's internal affairs. The protest took place before a US delegation was scheduled to visit the southern part of the country today.
The protesters chanted slogans denouncing the insulting US statements against Lebanon and its people. They also reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the country's sovereignty and stressed the need to prevent Israeli attacks and US interference in their country.
Emphasis on freeing Hezbollah of its weapons
The US delegation is pressing Hezbollah in Lebanon to lay down arms. Speaking from Lebanon on Tuesday, Congresswoman Jeanne Shaheen indicated that they are not here to discuss what Israel has done or will do, stressing that the 'goal is to disarm Hezbollah.' While Hezbollah says it will not lay down arms without the end of Israeli occupation.
