Lebanon: Debate over fake 'plot' to overthrow government

A viral narrative claiming Israel's Beirut strike thwarted a coup has ignited fierce debate, exposing deep national divisions as diplomatic talks commence. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Lebanon: Debate over fake 'plot' to overthrow government

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In the tense aftermath of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut, a divisive and unverified narrative has gripped Lebanon, sparking fierce public debate over whether the operation was, in fact, a salvation from an imminent coup d'état. The claim, circulating widely on social media and in some political circles, posits that Israel's military action disrupted a plot to violently overthrow the Lebanese government. This extraordinary assertion, treated with deep skepticism by many analysts and citizens, has moved from the fringes of online discourse to the center of national conversation, coinciding precisely with the delicate opening of indirect talks between the long-time adversaries. The debate has laid bare the profound and often paralyzing fractures within Lebanese society. In a country where political allegiance is frequently drawn along sectarian and ideological lines, the reaction to the 'coup' narrative has been predictably polarized. Supporters of Hezbollah, the powerful Iran-backed group whose senior commander was killed in the strike, have largely dismissed the theory as a ludicrous fabrication designed to legitimize an act of aggression. Conversely, some political factions opposed to Hezbollah's influence have given the idea more credence, or at least rhetorical space, framing the strike as a necessary external intervention against what they describe as a 'state within a state.' This split mirrors the country's broader deadlock, where consensus on national defense, sovereignty, and the role of armed non-state actors remains elusive. Journalists and independent researchers have found no credible evidence to support the existence of such a coup plot. Security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, have characterized the claim as baseless, noting that no unusual military or security movements were detected prior to the strike that would indicate preparations for a takeover. The narrative appears to be a classic example of wartime propaganda, leveraging the fog of conflict to advance a specific political interpretation of events. Its potency, however, lies not in its truth but in its resonance with pre-existing fears and grievances, reflecting a population...

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