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Lebanese Activist Backing Netanyahu Targeted by Hezbollah
Lebanese journalist Charles Jobour is facing threats from Hezbollah after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared an interview where Jobour expressed support for Netanyahu and his policies. Jobour, a known critic of Hezbollah, has been advised to lower his profile but has refused.
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What happened
- 01Lebanese journalist Charles Jobour is targeted by Hezbollah after supporting Israeli PM Netanyahu.
- 02Hezbollah launched a smear campaign and threats against Jobour following the interview's sharing.
- 03Jobour, a member of the Lebanese Forces party, is a vocal opponent of Hezbollah.
- 04Prime Minister Netanyahu shared Jobour's interview during his election campaign.
- 05Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji also received threats from Hezbollah last month.
This incident is part of a broader trend of intimidation against Hezbollah opponents in Lebanon, including Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji, who also received threats.
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