U.S. President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is disappointed Israel has not been able to “move” Hezbollah. He was referring to the war in Lebanon and said Israel cannot do anything without bringing down buildings.
Trump added that he is close to empowering Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to send forces into southern Lebanon to fight Hezbollah. His comments framed Syria as a possible next actor in the campaign against the Iran-backed militant group.
The remarks came in the context of the fighting in Lebanon, where Hezbollah remains Israel’s main adversary across the border. Trump did not provide further details on what form such empowerment might take or when it could happen.