It seems that every other day Thomas Barrack is making new headlines with his controversial statements.

Israel’s direct threats and media leaks about a new war with Lebanon have become more frequent in recent weeks.

Washington is no longer mediating Lebanon’s crises, it is asserting control openly. The last forty-eight hours have confirmed the new reality that the velvet glove is long gone and that the era of soft diplomacy has come to an end.

Beirut has become a revolving door for foreign envoys this week as threats from Tel Aviv to bomb Lebanon intensify.

US Special Envoy to Syria and Ambassador to Türkiye, Thomas Barrack, landed in Damascus this week to attend a high-profile signing ceremony for a series of investment agreements.

In Lebanon, those in charge today are beyond indifferent. They conduct themselves like untouchable deities; not merely deaf to criticism, but also unconcerned with consequence.