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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Damascus officials what was circulated about Syria entering Lebanon was ‘nothing more than rumours,’ directly contradicting President Donald Trump’s suggestions last week that Syria could be willing to help fight Hezbollah, according to two attendees cited by both AFP and Al Arabiya.
Trump also told NBC that al-Sharaa would ‘love to help’ against Hezbollah, suggesting a ‘more surgical attack’ on the group, and Syria’s Interior Ministry spokesperson later responded by saying Damascus stood with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in preserving Lebanon’s security and coordination between the two sides is the cornerstone of any possible Syrian role, seemingly confirming Trump’s comments.
Syria dominated Lebanon for decades under the Assad family before withdrawing in 2005, and has been careful to distance itself from any new military involvement, with Hezbollah having fought alongside the Syrian government in the country’s civil war.
Remarks come as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite a conditional ceasefire announced earlier this month.
