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"It is in no ones interest — not Israel's, not the region's, not the world's — for this conflict to spread beyond Gaza."

Hezbollah has signalled it "is willing to go all the way" toward a final border settlement if there's a Gaza cease-fire.

"I am doing my duty to prevent Lebanon from entering the war."

"We were not interested in a conflict. But if Hezbollah does start one, it will finish on Israel's terms."

"I don't know when the war in the north [will happen]. I can tell you that the likelihood of it happening in the coming months is much higher than it was in the past."

"The situation on Israel's northern border demands change... [t]he stopwatch for a diplomatic solution is running out."

"We are shifting from being passive to actively pursuing Hezbollah."

"Netanyahu clearly wants war [with Hezbollah]."

"It is likely that there is going to be a war between Hezbollah and Israel within the next six to eight months."

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The Syrian Arab Army has deployed thousands of troops to reinforce the country's border with Lebanon, as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/us-and-israel-launch-attacks-on-iran-tehran-responds">the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran</a> has spread across the region, according to multiple sources speaking to Reuters.

The Syrian Arab Army has deployed thousands of troops to reinforce the country's border with Lebanon, as the conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran has spread across the region, according to multiple sources speaking to Reuters.

The news comes as Israel has launched a military operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, allegedly to destroy the militant group's "terrorist infrastructure" after it <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/hezbollah-breaks-ceasefire-attacks-israel-after-khamenei">fired rockets in support of Iran</a> following <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/irans-khamenei-killed-in-usisraeli-strikes-on-tehran">the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei</a>.

The news comes as Israel has launched a military operation in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah, allegedly to destroy the militant group's "terrorist infrastructure" after it fired rockets in support of Iran following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The sources, including five Syrian military officers, a Syrian security official and two Lebanese security officials, disclosed that the deployment includes infantry, armored vehicles and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket systems.

The sources, including five Syrian military officers, a Syrian security official and two Lebanese security officials, disclosed that the deployment includes infantry, armored vehicles and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket systems.

Syrian officers claimed that the mobilization began in February but was recently intensified, with sources noting that the 52nd and 84th Divisions in particular were expanding their operations along the border in the western Homs countryside and south of Tartus.

Syrian officers claimed that the mobilization began in February but was recently intensified, with sources noting that the 52nd and 84th Divisions in particular were expanding their operations along the border in the western Homs countryside and south of Tartus.

They stressed, however, that the movements were strictly defensive, denying rumours they could hint at a possible incursion, with several officers stating they were intended to prevent cross-border smuggling efforts and attempts by Hezbollah or other militants to infiltrate Syria.

They stressed, however, that the movements were strictly defensive, denying rumours they could hint at a possible incursion, with several officers stating they were intended to prevent cross-border smuggling efforts and attempts by Hezbollah or other militants to infiltrate Syria.

Syria's Ministry of Defense confirmed the maneuvers in a statement on Wednesday, adding that it was bolstering its position along both Lebanon and Iraq to "protect and control the borders amid the escalating regional conflict," while revealing that the forces involved also include border guard units and reconnaissance battalions.

Syria's Ministry of Defense confirmed the maneuvers in a statement on Wednesday, adding that it was bolstering its position along both Lebanon and Iraq to "protect and control the borders amid the escalating regional conflict," while revealing that the forces involved also include border guard units and reconnaissance battalions.

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Syria's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that the army reinforced its deployment along the Syrian borders with Lebanon and Iraq to protect and control the borders amid escalating regional conflict. The deployed units belong to border guard and reconnaissance battalions.

Syria's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that the army reinforced its deployment along the Syrian borders with Lebanon and Iraq to protect and control the borders amid escalating regional conflict. The deployed units belong to border guard and reconnaissance battalions.

Eight Syrian and Lebanese sources, including five Syrian military officers, a Syrian security official and two Lebanese security officials, said the reinforcements included rocket units and thousands of troops. The Syrian reinforcement operation began in February but sped up in recent days.

Eight Syrian and Lebanese sources, including five Syrian military officers, a Syrian security official and two Lebanese security officials, said the reinforcements included rocket units and thousands of troops. The Syrian reinforcement operation began in February but sped up in recent days.

Military formations from several Syrian army divisions, including the 52nd and 84th Divisions, expanded their presence along the border in western Homs countryside and south of Tartus. The reinforcements include infantry units, armored vehicles and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket launchers.

Military formations from several Syrian army divisions, including the 52nd and 84th Divisions, expanded their presence along the border in western Homs countryside and south of Tartus. The reinforcements include infantry units, armored vehicles and short-range Grad and Katyusha rocket launchers.

Syrian officers said the move was aimed at preventing arms and drugs smuggling as well as blocking Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah or other militants from infiltrating Syria. A Syrian security official said Damascus had no plans for military action against any neighboring country.

Syrian officers said the move was aimed at preventing arms and drugs smuggling as well as blocking Iran-backed Lebanese Hezbollah or other militants from infiltrating Syria. A Syrian security official said Damascus had no plans for military action against any neighboring country.

Hezbollah resumed firing at Israel on Monday more than a year after reaching a ceasefire to a months-long war in 2024. Israel this week ordered much of Lebanon's south evacuated, with tens of thousands of people displaced.

Hezbollah resumed firing at Israel on Monday more than a year after reaching a ceasefire to a months-long war in 2024. Israel this week ordered much of Lebanon's south evacuated, with tens of thousands of people displaced.

A senior Lebanese security official said Syrian authorities told Beirut that Syria's deployment of rocket launchers along the mountains forming Lebanon's eastern border with Syria was a defensive measure against any action or attack that Hezbollah might launch against Syria.

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A senior Lebanese security official said Syrian authorities told Beirut that Syria's deployment of rocket launchers along the mountains forming Lebanon's eastern border with Syria was a defensive measure against any action or attack that Hezbollah might launch against Syria.

Syria's border reinforcement represents a legitimate defensive measure to combat smuggling and prevent militant infiltration during regional instability. The deployment of border guard and reconnaissance units along Lebanon and Iraq demonstrates responsible sovereignty protection without aggressive intent. Damascus explicitly stated no plans for military action against neighbors while maintaining readiness to address security threats.

Syria's border reinforcement represents a legitimate defensive measure to combat smuggling and prevent militant infiltration during regional instability. The deployment of border guard and reconnaissance units along Lebanon and Iraq demonstrates responsible sovereignty protection without aggressive intent. Damascus explicitly stated no plans for military action against neighbors while maintaining readiness to address security threats.

Syria's military buildup along Lebanon's border serves Washington's agenda to threaten Hezbollah and block resistance supply lines under the guise of anti-smuggling operations. The new Damascus authorities have become US proxies, deploying extremist fighters and rocket launchers to intimidate Lebanon while cracking down on Palestinian factions. This escalation directly supports Israeli aggression and American regional dominance.

Syria's military buildup along Lebanon's border serves Washington's agenda to threaten Hezbollah and block resistance supply lines under the guise of anti-smuggling operations. The new Damascus authorities have become US proxies, deploying extremist fighters and rocket launchers to intimidate Lebanon while cracking down on Palestinian factions. This escalation directly supports Israeli aggression and American regional dominance.

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Syria's border reinforcement is solely a defensive measure to combat arms and drug smuggling and prevent militants from infiltrating the country during a period of intense regional instability. Only by deploying troops in this manner can Damascus effectively achieve these aims and safeguard the country's sovereignty from any potential threats to its security.

Syria's border reinforcement is solely a defensive measure to combat arms and drug smuggling and prevent militants from infiltrating the country during a period of intense regional instability. Only by deploying troops in this manner can Damascus effectively achieve these aims and safeguard the country's sovereignty from any potential threats to its security.

Syria's military buildup along Lebanon's border is an obvious ploy to threaten Hezbollah and block its supply lines under the guise of anti-smuggling operations. This deployment should serve as yet another example of how the new Damascus authorities have become U.S. proxies, deploying extremist fighters to intimidate Lebanon while cracking down on Palestinian factions.

Syria's military buildup along Lebanon's border is an obvious ploy to threaten Hezbollah and block its supply lines under the guise of anti-smuggling operations. This deployment should serve as yet another example of how the new Damascus authorities have become U.S. proxies, deploying extremist fighters to intimidate Lebanon while cracking down on Palestinian factions.

Iran will cease to be an Islamic Republic on Sept. 29, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Iran will cease to be an Islamic Republic on Sept. 29, 2029, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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