Speaking to Euronews, Rama said opposition to the proposed investment on Albania's southern coast was being amplified by bots, fake social media accounts and hostile external forces exploiting environmental concerns and geopolitical tensions.
"Albania is in a hybrid war. We are being assaulted," Rama told Euronews.
His comments come as activists and environmental groups continue to protest plans associated with Affinity Partners, the investment firm founded by Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. Critics have raised concerns over the potential impact of large-scale tourism development on Albania's protected coastal areas and biodiversity. Rama insisted that much of the online debate surrounding the project was being driven by misinformation.
"There is a narrative that this is about a hidden deal between me and Bibi Netanyahu through Jared Kushner (...) which is a total fantasy," he said.
According to the Albanian leader, coordinated online activity has sought to exploit public sentiment around environmental protection and Albania's relationship with Israel. "It's a lot of bots, it's a lot of fake profiles, it's a lot of attacks coming from all over," Rama said.
