President Donald Trump said the Syrian president is interested in intervening against Hezbollah, calling it a move that would be 'very effective.' The remark was reported Tuesday evening, adding to a series of recent Trump comments on the Lebanon front.
President Donald Trump stated Tuesday evening that the Syrian president 'wants to intervene and do something with Hezbollah' and assessed that such a move would be 'very effective.' The remark, reported in Israeli media channels, follows a pattern of Trump publicly advising Israel on its Lebanon policy. The Zioneer reported on June 17 that Trump called for Syria to handle Hezbollah, saying Assad 'would be happy to step in.' The exact context and venue of the latest statement remain unclear.
2 developments
- StrongTrump says Syria 'would be happy' to handle Hezbollah, Lebanese president to visit Washington
- DevelopingTrump: Syrian President al-Shara committed to help with Hezbollah
- DevelopingTrump, in NBC Interview, Endorses 'More Surgical' Strikes on Hezbollah and Praises Syrian Leadership
- DevelopingTrump says Syria could handle Hezbollah 'without knocking down buildings', Israel should not need to
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