American diplomat Tom Barrack expressed regret for Lebanese journalists calling “animalism” and his comments have caused anger throughout the Middle East.

But Barrack repeated his appeal to Lebanese journalists in an interview with social media person Mario Nawfal on Thursday. Being “civilized”.

Nevertheless, he admitted that he should be more “tolerant” in his speeches of yelling journalists after meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun earlier this week.

Barack said: “‘Animal’ is a word I didn’t use in a derogatory way. I just said: Can we calm down? Can we find tolerance and kindness? Let’s civilize.”

“But when the media is just doing their job, it’s not appropriate.”

Barrack of Lebanese descent used the appearance of a podcast to address his comments on Tuesday after appearing at a meeting with Aoun at the Presidential Palace near Beirut.

When he met reporters in the briefing room, he encountered a series of problems that made him obviously angry.

“Please be quiet for a while,” Barack said.

“And I want to tell you something: This moment is starting to get messy – like animalism – we go.

The comments sparked widespread anger, with some critics saying Barack’s remarks summarizing Washington’s approach to surrender Go to the area.

Removal of Hezbollah

It is not uncommon for journalists to speak loudly to officials before or after diplomatic meetings. In the United States, this practice is called news “spray”.

Barrack Removal of Hezbollah In exchange for a promise that Israel will withdraw completely from the country and end daily attacks.

Last month, the Lebanese government passed a resolution that developed a plan for the Army to remove Hezbollah’s weapons by the end of the year.

Hezbollah condemned the decision, saying Group meeting “Treat (solution) does not seem to exist.”

Israel, which has received billions of dollars in military funding in U.S. aid, has been conducting daily attacks in Lebanon, effectively preventing residents in southern southern Lebanon from returning to its border towns, many of which have been damaged in the bomb attacks.

The Israeli military still occupies five areas within Lebanon’s territory, as well as the disputed Shebaa Farms region that Lebanon claims to be its own.

Hezbollah – suffered last year’s beating The war of killing Its supreme political and military leadership – a ceasefire agreement reached in November 2024 despite violations of Israel’s actions.

But it rejects the call for disarmament, believing that its weapons protect Lebanon from the goal of Israeli expansionism. The group accused the Lebanese government of following us and the Israeli Dikta.

Hezbollah also insists that the Lebanese army alone cannot defend southern Lebanon.

However, the Lebanese government said that only the state can protect all its citizens, insisting that the Lebanese armed forces must be the only party in the country with weapons.

The deadlock could lead to an internal confrontation within Lebanon, which has been apart from security and economic crises for years.

Hezbollah’s response

Earlier this week Ibrahim Moussawimembers of Hezbollah’s parliamentary group lashed out Barack’s comments to reporters, saying they represented the “stupidity and arrogance” of the United States towards Lebanon.

“This envoy embodies the reality of the United States of America and the nature of the barbaric, enterprising philosophy established with absolute honesty,” Mousavi said.

He also criticized the Lebanese government for failing to take a strong stance on the barracks, including calling the U.S. ambassador to Beirut.

This week, Barack Shorten travel Amid protests against his remarks, traveling to southern Lebanon received public support.

However, this is not the first time that Barak has caused controversy in Lebanon.

Last month, he suggested that Lebanon could become a part of Greater Syria to highlight the dangers facing the country.

“Syrians say Lebanon is our beach resort. So we need to move. I know how frustrated the people of Lebanon are. It’s frustrating to me,” he said.

A Western official questioned the feasibility of Lebanon as a country, which is a rare comment.

Barack later said that the US policy was Support Syria Lebanon is two “equal and sovereign” neighbors.

“My comments yesterday praised Syria’s impressive progress, not a threat to Lebanon,” he wrote on social media.