Syria's interim president said Sunday evening that Syria has a deep problem with Hezbollah but is not seeking the destruction of Lebanon, according to Syrian media reports. The remarks follow his previous statement that Syria would not operate militarily against Hezbollah inside Lebanon.
Syria's interim president on Sunday evening elaborated on his position regarding Hezbollah and Lebanon, saying: "We have a deep problem with Hezbollah, but we do not want all of Lebanon to die. We want to solve the Hezbollah problem while keeping Lebanon alive."
The remarks come shortly after his earlier statement on Sunday that Syria will not operate militarily against Hezbollah inside Lebanon, as The Zioneer reported at 21:49 Jerusalem time. Taken together, the two statements outline a declared policy of opposing Hezbollah ideologically and politically while refraining from direct military confrontation on Lebanese soil.
The interim president's comments reflect the challenge facing Syria's new leadership as it navigates its relationship with the Iran-backed militia, which held significant sway over parts of Syria during the civil war. The statements were carried by Syrian media outlets and relayed by the Israel Yamim the source.
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