Lebanon’s Hezbollah strongly denied allegations of operating within Syrian territory on Thursday, labeling the reports as “completely false.”
In an official statement, the group’s media relations office emphasized that claims about its activities in Syria are recurrent and unfounded, reiterating its consistent rejection of such accusations.
The statement characterized the allegations as “fabricated narratives” designed to undermine Hezbollah and support what it termed the “Zionist-American project in the region.”
This denial follows Syria’s Interior Ministry announcement that security forces intercepted a weapons smuggling attempt along the Syrian-Iraqi border, preventing the shipment—reportedly containing long-range missiles, anti-tank guided missiles, and drones—from entering Syrian territory and reaching Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The situation arises amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks suggesting potential authorization for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to take military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Sharaa rejected interpretations of Trump’s comments implying Syrian military intervention, asserting that Syria advocates for dialogue and would only engage in Lebanese affairs if formally requested by the Lebanese government.
Political leaders in Lebanon and Israel responded to Trump’s proposal, with some opposing any foreign military involvement without Lebanese government approval, citing concerns over national sovereignty and regional stability.
