The Kissinger Plan in Lebanon is not a conspiracy theory it's about the political strategies of the former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Lebanon, who played a complex role in the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990)[1] and the region. The kissinger Plan is not a conspiracy theory, He came to Lebanon in 1974 and met with the by then president of the Republic of Lebanon Mr. [2] in the military airport of Ryak, where he stated very clearly that the United State's Plan was to relocate the Christians of Lebanon. His words were very clear, the Christians of Lebanon have families and relatives everywhere in the world and can easily fit in with every community. [3] [4] حايك, جورج (2023-12-01). "رياح لبنان سارت عكس ما تشتهيه سفن كيسنجر!". موقع لبنان الكبير (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-09-11.</ref>[5] One of the most claims is that Kissinger had a plan to evacuate Lebanese Christians from the country[6] by ships,[7] facilitating the resettlement of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.[8][9][7]
Theses facts which have circulated in the Middle-East, particularly among some Lebanese and Arab communities, and the United states official never denied it, Kissinger himself has never denied it. Reference for all these information are found in many articles, conferences and books, One of them is the book of Mrs. [10], [11]
Kissinger's broader strategy aimed at stabilizing Lebanon through US mediation between Lebanon and its neighbors, particularly Israel.[1] However, his policies are also criticized for contributing to the instability that led to the prolonged civil war and subsequent Syrian occupation of Lebanon.[1]
The plan
edit- Kissinger proposed resettling Lebanese Christians[6] in the West to allow Palestinian refugees to settle in Lebanon[9] and end the conflict.
- In 1976, following the bombing of the headquarters of the President, that residence was relocated to the region of Kfour in Mount Lebanon, the US envoy Dean Brown[9] communicated twice to former Lebanese President [12] in the presence of former president [13] and Mr. [14] plans to move Lebanese Christians[6] to Canada or the US, he was clearly informed by the three Christian leaders present at that meeting that this proposal was categorically refused and impossible to apply because the Christians were ready to fight for their land and won't accept to leave.
- Critics argue Kissinger neglected the Palestinian issue in Lebanon out of contempt for the parties involved and to flatter Israel, fueling tensions.[15]
- It remains unclear if the US encouraged Syria's intervention in Lebanon in 1976 to subdue the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Lebanese left in favor of Christian groups aligned with US objectives, or if Syria sought US approval fearing the rise of Palestinian factions.
Bibliography
edit- Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy by Martin Indyk
- The Kissinger Legacy, American-Middle East Policy, by Ishaq I. Ghanayem, Alden H. Voth
Further reading
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Stocker, James R. (2016-10-15). "How Henry Kissinger's Policy Helped Undermine Lebanon". History News Network. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Sleiman Frangieh
- ^ "Ma Patrie a toujours raison"
- ^ "Sonia Frangieh"
- ^ "لبنان في نظرية كيسنجر للشرق الأوسط: دولة يمكن الإستغناء عنها؟!". Elnashra News (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b c Limited, Elaph Publishing (2021-05-28). "خطة "كيسنجر" لتهجير المسيحيين اللبنانيين وإحلال الفلسطينيين مكانهم". Elaph - إيلاف (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b Butter, Michael; Reinkowski, Maurus (2014-08-19). Conspiracy Theories in the United States and the Middle East: A Comparative Approach. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. ISBN 978-3-11-037299-1.
- ^ Hamadé, Ali A. (2023-12-01). "Henry Kissinger and Lebanon: Regional Strategy and Conspiracy Theory". This is Beirut. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ a b c "مات كيسنجر عاش المخطط". الجمهورية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ Sonia Rassi
- ^ "Ma Patrie a toujours raison"
- ^ Sleiman Franjieh
- ^ Camille Chamoun
- ^ Pierre Gemayel
- ^ MARDAM, Soulayma (2023-06-07). "Kissinger and the Arab world, myths and realities". L'orient Today.