Netanyahu, Cabinet to Discuss Trump's Plan for Syria to Remove Hezbollah From Lebanon
- Residents in Damascus rejected President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria should combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to call a Security Cabinet meeting on Wednesday regarding Syria's potential role.
- Trump repeatedly suggested Damascus could intervene against Hezbollah, telling Israel to let Syria take on the militant group; Sharaa later denied his country sought military intervention in the region.
- In an interview with Dubai-based Lebanese outlet Mashhad, Sharaa said, "We are looking for economic channels between Lebanon and Syria, not military ones," emphasizing Syria's commitment to strengthen Lebanese institutions.
- Israeli officials warned that Syrian intervention could create a "worst-case scenario" involving Turkish encroachment and al-Qaeda, with one official describing Trump's proposal as "tossing a match into a powder keg."
- Israel's defense establishment is exploring alternatives to Syrian involvement, including handing over recently captured Hezbollah tunnels to the Lebanese Army to avoid a return to Syrian dominance in Lebanon.
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TRUMP’S PROPOSAL RAISES QUESTIONS: Netanyahu Convenes Meeting As Syria Discusses Possible Lebanon Role
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu convened a special discussion Wednesday evening following comments by President Trump suggesting that Syria could play a role in addressing the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon. According to the report, Israeli officials are concerned about the possibility that forces loyal to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa could eventually be deployed in Lebanon. The […]
Netanyahu to hold security talks on possible Syrian move into Lebanon
Security talks follow calls by Trump for Ahmad al-Sharaa’s forces to confront Hezbollah in Lebanon, a move Israel strongly opposes and fears Syria may already be pursuing despite Damascus’ denials
The Israeli authorities are said to be "concerned" about Donald Trump's comments, already denied by Damascus, about his will for Syria to "carry" Hezbollah in Lebanon, reports the chain...
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