Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara said Monday that he is willing to sit with Hezbollah at the negotiating table if doing so serves the interests of Syria and Lebanon, according to a report by the Arab affairs channel 301. The statement continues a pattern in which al-Shara has publicly offered dialogue with the Lebanese group, while U.S. and Israeli officials have urged or proposed military action against Hezbollah by Syrian-aligned forces.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara expanded his stance on Hezbollah Monday, saying he would sit with the Lebanese group "at the same table" if it serves Syria and Lebanon, according to a single report by the Arab affairs channel 301. The latest statement follows a weekend in which al-Shara repeatedly clarified that Syrian forces will not enter Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah militarily.
Since Sunday evening, The Zioneer has tracked a rapid sequence of statements. At 19:24 Jerusalem al-Shara denied earlier reports he would enter Lebanon, saying they were "misunderstood," and offered negotiations. By 22:08 Jerusalem he said Syria has "a deep problem with Hezbollah" but does not want Lebanon destroyed. At 22:16 Jerusalem he said he believes in dialogue even during war. The thread evolved from a single Syrian source to multiple Syrian outlets, and the Sunday editions were corroborated by Syrian media, though the latest Monday statement remains from a single channel.
As The Zioneer reported on June 16, al-Shara earlier rejected a U.S. proposal to confront Hezbollah militarily in Lebanon, citing concern about being perceived as protecting Israel. President Trump has publicly urged Syrian action against Hezbollah, saying al-Julani could handle the group without destroying buildings. The broader diplomatic context includes Trump suggesting Syria may have a role in Lebanon's security.
The Monday report does not specify the audience or setting for al-Shara's remarks, and no other source has confirmed the statement. It remains unclear whether the offer of a "same table" meeting implies any specific agenda on disarmament or military operations.
5 developments
- StrongTrump says Syria 'would be happy' to handle Hezbollah, Lebanese president to visit Washington
- StrongSyrian president al-Sharaa rejects US proposal to confront Hezbollah militarily in Lebanon, citing concern over perception and unmet Israeli demands
- DevelopingSyria's al-Julani says he believes in dialogue with Hezbollah even during war
- StrongSyria's interim president: We have a deep problem with Hezbollah but don't want Lebanon destroyed
Source and signal
- Internal intake