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Syria Prepares Covert Actions Against Hezbollah Despite Public Denials
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By אבי וידר
First reported by Kan News · Jul 21, 2026
What happened
Syria is secretly preparing to counter Hezbollah in Lebanon despite President Ahmad al-Sharaa's public refusal of U.S. requests, with Syrian security officials planning covert operations to disrupt the group if needed.
- 01Syria is preparing covert plans to act against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
- 02President Ahmad al-Sharaa publicly rejected U.S. proposals to act against Hezbollah on Syrian soil.
- 03A Syrian security source confirmed behind-the-scenes planning contrary to public statements.
- 04Syrian security directives aim to prevent Hezbollah's presence and activities.
- 05U.S. President Trump has suggested Syria should handle Hezbollah instead of Israel.
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