Syria and Hezbollah: Is confrontation still a possibility ? - L'Orient Today
Naharnet · Regional
- Arabic title
- سوريا وحزب الله: هل المواجهة لا تزال واردة؟ - لوريان أون لورينت
- English title
- Syria and Hezbollah: Is confrontation still a possibility ? - L'Orient Today
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The cordial exchanges between Hezbollah and Syria’s new authorities did not last long. After Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said he was prepared to hold talks with the party if doing so served the interests of both countries, and Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem responded positively, a rapprochement appeared possible.But accusations from the Syrian side that Hezbollah affiliated cells are operating in the country with the aim of carrying out attacks have resurfaced, most recently with the so-called “Deraa cell.” Hezbollah quickly denied the allegations, but the indirect exchange under…source ↗