Syria pledges no military intervention in Lebanon

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has stated that Damascus has no intention of launching any military operations in Lebanon. Speaking to the broadcaster Al Jazeera on Sunday, al-Assad sought to distance his government from any potential military involvement in its neighbouring country.

The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region and the fragile security situation across the Levant. Lebanon has faced its own internal challenges in recent years, with political instability, economic crisis, and periodic flare-ups of violence involving various armed groups operating within its borders.

Al-Assad’s remarks appear designed to reassure the international community and regional players that Syria, which shares a long border with Lebanon and has substantial military and political influence there, will not escalate the situation through direct military action. Syria maintains significant sway over Lebanese politics and is closely aligned with Lebanese militant groups, making any public disavowal of military intervention a notable statement.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.