Michel Issa, the next United States ambassador to Lebanon, alongside his political patron, Donald Trump. (Credit: Photo taken from the LinkedIn account of a family member)
When Michel Issa’s appointment as the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon was announced, Tony immediately recognized him. Three years earlier, he had encountered him in the lounge of Albergo Hotel in Beirut, where he had heard him — though with some skepticism — boast about his close relationship with Donald Trump. Ironically, both of them are originally from the same village: Bsous, in Aley district.But the son of Bsous, now taking up his post in Awkar, left Lebanon around 30 years ago, during which he changed significantly. Today, he is returning with the backing of the U.S. president to give a new impetus to the U.S. diplomatic efforts in Lebanon.Born in Bsous to a modest family, Issa spent most of his childhood in Beirut, in Ain al-Rummaneh. However, he had no ties to any political party, according to those who know him. More on Trump and...
When Michel Issa’s appointment as the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon was announced, Tony immediately recognized him. Three years earlier, he had encountered him in the lounge of Albergo Hotel in Beirut, where he had heard him — though with some skepticism — boast about his close relationship with Donald Trump. Ironically, both of them are originally from the same village: Bsous, in Aley district.But the son of Bsous, now taking up his post in Awkar, left Lebanon around 30 years ago, during which he changed significantly. Today, he is returning with the backing of the U.S. president to give a new impetus to the U.S. diplomatic efforts in Lebanon.Born in Bsous to a modest family, Issa spent most of his childhood in Beirut, in Ain al-Rummaneh. However, he had no ties to any political party, according to those who know him. More on...
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