Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has stated that Syria will not intervene in Lebanon to combat "Hezbollah," emphasizing that Damascus is open to dialogue with the party if it serves the interests of both Syria and Lebanon.
Al-Sharaa remarked that the existing political polarization within Lebanon has limited the options for resolving the country's crises. He emphasized that "Hezbollah" should find its place within Lebanon and that Lebanese interests should take precedence over any other considerations.
He added that the party is "obtrusive to the Lebanese state's decision-making regarding peace and war," calling for a new approach to the Lebanese crisis that relies on unconventional ideas to navigate the current impasse.
The Syrian president stressed that Lebanon still has an opportunity to find solutions to its crises, affirming that Syria is "part of the solution to the Lebanese crisis, not part of the problem."
Al-Sharaa's statements come amid increasing regional and international discussions about Lebanon's future and the role of political and military forces within the country, with growing calls for a settlement that enhances stability and preserves Lebanese state sovereignty.