US EditionAlong an Increasingly Tense Border, Calls for Revenge Are Mounting
Israel warns Hezbollah is preparing for prolonged conflict amid ongoing attacks and political influence attempts, with Israel pledging decisive responses, officials said.
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Along an Increasingly Tense Border, Calls for Revenge Are Mounting
At nightfall on Wednesday, March 4, a bus had just made it across the Lebanese border into Syria when it was surrounded by a crowd of residents. Convinced it was carrying Hezbollah fighters, they began banging on the vehicle. Videos circulating on social media show that dozens of people gathered around the bus while the passengers remained inside. Syrian authorities quickly denied the rumors: Those on board were civilians returning from Lebanon …
Israel says Hezbollah preparing for prolonged conflict as attacks persist along northern border
Two Israeli officials said the terror organization is also attempting to influence Lebanon’s internal political dynamics. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Israel signaled it will not withdraw from positions facing Hezbollah in Lebanon as officials assess that the Iran-backed group is preparing for a prolonged confrontation, according to reporting by The Jerusalem Post. Defense Minister Israel Katz delivered the warning Monday during a visit to …
Why tensions are rising on the Syria-Lebanon border
Damascus, Syria - Security has been massively ramped up at Syria’s Masnaa crossing with Lebanon as the country fortifies its borders amid major regional turmoil brought about by the US-Israeli war against Iran. At least three new checkpoints have been established for those who have just arrived from Lebanon, and searches of individuals' cars and travel papers have intensified. This comes after Syria announced the deployment of thousands of addit…
The Syrian Armed Forces have reported firing at their troops by members of the Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah outside the town of Sergaya, near the Lebanese border, in the south-west of Syria, and have also warned of the group's arrival of reinforcements on the border between the two countries.
Will the Syrian army intervene against Hezbollah?
In a statement, the Syrian military said it has observed the arrival of additional Hezbollah militia forces near the Syrian-Lebanese border and is currently assessing the situation. Syrian officials added that they are in communication with the Lebanese army and are considering what actions may be required in response to the evolving situation. The statement stops short of confirming direct Syrian military involvement but signals that Damascus i…
The Syrian army reported that they had detected Hezbollah reinforcements arriving in the border area between the countries and were conducting observations and situation assessments. Following this, the Syrian army exchanged messages with the Lebanese army and announced that it was "examining the appropriate options to carry out whatever is required."
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