Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Why Syria will not join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon Submitted by Ali Rizk on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 19:49 Such a move could undermine bilateral relations, while potentially empowering IS in its quest to bring down Ahmed al-Sharaa Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa pictured in Damascus on 7 July 2026 (Ludovic Marin/AFP) On The issue of what role Damascus could play regarding Hezbollah has…
Syria's decision not to join the fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon stems from concerns that it may undermine bilateral relations, and potentially empower the Islamic State (IS) in its pursuit to topple President Ahmed al-Sharaa. On July 7, 2026, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington, where he reiterated his commitment to battling Hezbollah, a stance echoed by US President Donald Trump.
However, Syrian officials have expressed reservations about military intervention, citing the potential risk to domestic stability. Despite this, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Lebanon, sparking speculation about a growing "Sunni influence" in the region. Nonetheless, Syria's President insists it will not intervene militarily, instead offering diplomatic solutions such as a new "Sunni base" in Lebanon to aid disarmament.
US pressure to disarm Hezbollah, however, is pushing Lebanon towards unrest, with fears of a Sunni-Shia narrative which could benefit IS and further destabilize the region.
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