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Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports
BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah if interests require it, Lebanon's state news agency reported.Asaad al-Shibani met Lebanese government leaders including President Joseph Aoun and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, a Hezbollah ally. It was his first visit there since U.S. President Donald Trump raised the possibility of Syrian forces combating Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Arutz Sheva
· Jun 24, 2026
Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon
US President Donald Trump wants the Syrian regime to manage Hezbollah and move into southern Lebanon, sparking new security concerns for Israel.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 5, 2026
Israel, Lebanon hold US-mediated talks on trial withdrawal from 2 border villages: Report
Israeli media says contacts focus on defining ‘Hezbollah-free zone’ ahead of phased Israeli pullout
Hananya Naftali
· Jun 21, 2026
Syrian president to the Lebanese people: "You will not see Syria fighting against Hezboll [...]
Syrian president to the Lebanese people: You will not see Syria fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon
Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani met Hezbollah ally Berri during visit, as Trump calls for Syria to disarm group.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.
World Israel News
· Jul 1, 2026
WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon
Netanyahu visited IDF troops in southern Lebanon's security zone, declaring that Israel will not withdraw until Hezbollah is disarmed. The post WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon appeared first on World Israel News.
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Related coverage for "Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports": Arutz Sheva — Israel increasingly concerned by US plans for Lebanon. Anadolu Agency — Israel, Lebanon hold US-mediated talks on trial withdrawal from 2 border villages: Report. Hananya Naftali — Syrian president to the Lebanese people: "You will not see Syria fighting against Hezboll [...]. Al Jazeera — US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip. The Jerusalem Post — Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says. World Israel News — WATCH: Netanyahu visits front lines in southern Lebanon