Syria Prepares Covert Actions Against Hezbollah Despite Public Denials

Syrian security forces are reportedly preparing to take action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to a source cited by Kan News on Tuesday. This development comes despite public statements by Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who officially rejected a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to act against Hezbollah on Syrian territory. A Syrian security official close to the regime revealed that behind the scenes, plans are being formulated to counter Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon, which could be implemented if necessary. The source emphasized a discrepancy between Syria's public rhetoric and its covert activities, stating that high-level directives within the Syrian security apparatus instruct efforts to disrupt and prevent Hezbollah's operations in the region. Recently, President Trump has repeatedly suggested that Syrian leadership is better positioned than Israel to address Hezbollah's influence in Lebanon.