Fighting erupts along Lebanon-Syria border after 3 Syrian soldiers killed in earlier clashes

Analysis: Lebanon-Syria border clashes raise the alarm

The deadly clashes that erupted this week in an area between Lebanon and Syria have brought historical border issues and smuggling problems to the forefront, along with fears of possible sectarian retribution.

Smuggling and Clan Violence Fuel Escalating Tensions on Lebanon-Syria Border - The Media Line

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What’s driving the escalating violence at the Syria-Lebanon border?

Hezbollah smuggling thrived under Assad, but al-Sharaa regime crackdown sparks heavy border clashes with Lebanon; despite ceasefire announcement, fighting continues as both sides send reinforcements to border region

Syrian authorities continue crackdown on Hezbollah and its affiliates

On March 16, the Syria-Lebanon border witnessed intense clashes between the new Syrian government and Lebanese Shiite tribesmen and Hezbollah affiliates.

Syria's Jihadi Rulers Strike Back After Alleged Hezbollah Attack

Syria’s new regime clashed with the Iran-backed Lebanese militants of Hezbollah after Hezbollah allegedly executed three Syrian soldiers.

Lebanon and Syria Halt Cross-Border Fighting; Israel Strikes Syrian Military Sites

Lebanon and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire, after a cross-border skirmish escalated into two days of fighting that Lebanon’s Health Ministry says killed seven civilians, including a 4-year-old girl. Syria’s interim government accused Hezbollah of starting the fighting by abducting and killing three Syrian soldiers; Hezbollah denies the claim. Separately, Syria’s state news service reports three people were killed and 19 wounded Monday night wh…