In 2010, when I stayed for a few months in Lebanon, I publicly spoke against confidence in the Turkish role in the region. I also pointed out that there is a clear propaganda campaign by Turkey in Lebanon on behalf of its government. I warned against trust in the Turkish government in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Supporters of Hizbullah and the Syrian regime were publicly attacking me for my distrust, and saying that I suffer from chronic negativism. I mention this for history only.