Middle East historian Dr. Edy Cohen, in a post circulated via Israeli channels, said Lebanon is in a state of 'total shock' over President Trump's support for Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and his perceived elimination of minority groups across the Middle East.
Middle East scholar Dr. Edy Cohen, a regular commentator on Arab and Iranian affairs, stated in a circulated post that Lebanon is in a state of 'total shock' over U.S. President Donald Trump's support for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. Cohen claimed Trump's policy has 'eliminated all minority groups in the Middle East.' The post, attributed to Cohen's analysis, did not specify which minority groups or provide a direct source for the Lebanese reactions. The analyst has previously commented on regional views of the Trump administration, including a recent assessment that Iran sees the U.S. push for a deal as a sign of weakness. This item is a single attributed opinion — no official statements were cited.
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