A senior U.S. diplomat has sparked a storm of criticism in Lebanon after telling local journalists to "act civilized" and not "animalistic." The remarks, widely condemned as insulting, have led to calls for a public apology and reignited debate about Washington's attitude toward the Middle East.
A senior U.S. diplomat has sparked a storm of criticism in Lebanon after telling local journalists to "act civilized" and not "animalistic." The remarks, widely condemned as insulting, have led to calls for a public apology and reignited debate about Washington's attitude toward the Middle East.
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