Sheikh Qabalan Warns of US Plan to ‘Swallow’ Lebanon, Attacks US Envoy
In a strongly worded statement, prominent Lebanese figure Sheikh Ahmed Qabalan has sharply criticized the American envoy, Tom Barak, accusing him of treating Lebanon with contempt and pursuing a project aimed at undermining the nation’s sovereignty. The statement, published by Annahar, paints a grim picture of the current political landscape and warns of potential dangers facing the country.
Qabalan’s Criticism of Tom Barak
Sheikh Qabalan did not mince words when addressing the actions of US envoy Tom Barak. He accused Barak of handling Lebanese affairs with a lack of seriousness and disrespect, describing his approach as an affront to national dignity. He went further, alleging that Barak manages his assigned file as if it were a trivial commercial asset, highlighting his perceived bias towards Tel Aviv. Qabalan labeled Barak as a representative of an American project seeking to control Lebanon.
The Alleged American Project and Israeli Aggression
The core of Qabalan’s warning revolves around the existence of an alleged American project with the goal of absorbing Lebanon. He believes this project intends to increase the frequency of aggression and violence to subjugate the country. He emphasized that the current situation requires a decisive stance to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty. Furthermore, Qabalan highlighted the ongoing