The Lebanese border town of Housh Al-Sayyid Ali was attacked from Syria during a funeral, amidst a ceasefire agreement. Recent clashes were tied to the killings of three individuals labeled by Syria as soldiers, which Hezbollah denied. Lebanese officials are stressing the need for security cooperation and addressing external threats to stability in the region.
On Thursday, the Lebanese border town of Housh Al-Sayyid Ali came under fire from Syria’s Al-Qusayr countryside during a local funeral, according to Lebanese media reports. Details of casualties or damage have not been disclosed as of yet.
Recent clashes in the region were reportedly ignited by the killing of three individuals, whom Syria’s Ministry of Defense identified as soldiers. The ministry accused Hezbollah of these executions, a claim that Hezbollah has firmly denied. Lebanese Defense Minister Michel Menassa clarified that the deceased were actually “three Syrian smugglers,” whose bodies were returned to Syrian authorities, emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation to avoid future security disturbances.
In the wake of a ceasefire agreement between Beirut and Damascus, following discussions between Minister Menassa and his Syrian counterpart, the Lebanese army established a presence in Housh Al-Sayyid Ali on Wednesday. They focused on clearing the area of remaining threats and strengthening military positions.
Hezbollah MP Hussein Al-Hajj Hassan commended the Lebanese army’s deployment and called upon local communities to support its initiatives. He reiterated Hezbollah’s dedication to the “Army, People, Resistance” doctrine, cautioning that external forces pose a risk to regional stability, specifically mentioning the influence of foreign intelligence and American interests as contributing factors to the rising tensions.
The situation in Housh Al-Sayyid Ali highlights ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Syria, particularly concerning border security. While a ceasefire has been proclaimed, violent incidents continue to threaten stability. Both Hezbollah and the Lebanese military emphasize the necessity for cooperation to mitigate these tensions, while external influences remain a point of concern for local leaders.
Original Source: shafaq.com
