article author: NAJIA HOUSSARI Author: Thu, 2026-06-18 17: 52 BEIRUT: Lebanon has received assurances from Syria that it will not interfere in Lebanese affairs, Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri told Arab News on Thursday, rejecting suggestions that Damascus could play a role in confronting Hezbollah as fighting between Israel and the group continues. Mitri’s remarks came days after US President Donald Trump reportedly suggested that Israel could look to Syria to “take care of Hezbollah, ” a proposal that has drawn skepticism in Beirut and Damascus. Main category: Middle East Tags: Battlefield Lebanon Special



