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Hezbollah Signals Willingness for Official Talks with Syrian President Assad

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By ישראל לפקוביץ

What happened

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem expressed willingness for official talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Assra, signaling potential political rapprochement amid shifting regional dynamics. Both sides emphasized the importance of stability in Lebanon and Syria, with Hezbollah supporting Lebanese army deployment in the south. This development follows a dramatic change in Syria-Hezbollah relations after Assad's fall, as the new Syrian regime restricts Hezbollah's influence and supply routes.

  • 01Hezbollah's Naim Qassem signals readiness for official talks with Syrian leadership.
  • 02Syrian President Ahmad al-Assra stresses Lebanese stability and government control over arms.
  • 03Qassem links Lebanon and Syria's stability as mutually supportive.
  • 04Hezbollah supports Lebanese army deployment south of the Litani River and offers assistance.
  • 05Syria has shifted from supporting Hezbollah to restricting its influence and supply lines.
  • 06Both sides show recent openness to political dialogue amid regional interests.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Hezbollah Signals Willingness for Official Talks with Syrian President Assad
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Hezbollah Leader Open to Official Meeting with Syrian Leadership to Discuss Regional Stability