Syria's interior ministry published an official statement declaring Hezbollah a terrorist organization, according to AP News. Regional assessments suggest the move may be part of preparations for escalation on the Lebanon border, though no official confirmation of a ground operation has been given.
Syria's interior ministry on Thursday evening officially designated Hezbollah as a terrorist organization in an official statement, according to AP News. The declaration marks a significant hardening of Damascus's posture toward the Lebanese militia, which has long operated with Syrian state backing.
The move comes hours after Hezbollah denied involvement in weapons smuggling through Syria, as The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday. Regional analysts and news channels assess that the designation could be a step toward military escalation on the Syria-Lebanon border, but no official confirmation has emerged that Syria intends to launch a ground operation against Hezbollah.
The development follows a broader regional trend of distancing from Hezbollah. Lebanon's foreign minister recently labeled the group an unlawful military organization and an Iranian arm, and the U.S. Treasury has imposed fresh sanctions on Hezbollah-linked entities. Syria's position remains fluid; its interim president previously said Syria has a deep problem with Hezbollah but does not seek Lebanon's destruction.
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