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Ibrahim Charara, former consul of Lebanon in Michigan. (Credit: Courtesy of the diplomat’s entourage)
Add as preferred on Google This is a diplomatic setback Lebanon could have done without. At a time when Beirut is counting on U.S. support to move forward on several fronts, particularly direct negotiations with Israel, declaring Lebanon’s consul general in Detroit, Michigan, Ibrahim Charara, persona non grata has put the authorities in an awkward position.The diplomat, who is close to Amal and Hezbollah, had welcomed Hezbollah’s attack on U.S. Marines in 1983 in a post on X in 2021. Meanwhile, the Americans have repeatedly made clear their determination to see Lebanon resolve the issue of the weapons held by the Iran-aligned militia and end its presence in the state administration. Aware of this, the Lebanese political leaders are working to contain the incident. Some context After the Charara affair, Rajji announces replacement in Michigan and takes a... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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