US envoy Tom Barrack sparks outrage in Lebanon after calling local reporters "animalistic."

US envoy Tom Barrack faced backlash in Lebanon after telling reporters to "act civilized" and criticizing their behavior as "animalistic" during a press conference at the presidential palace. The comments sparked outrage, with Lebanese officials and journalism groups demanding an apology and calling for the US envoy to be reprimanded. The incident has heightened tensions and is seen as an interference in Lebanon's internal affairs.