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Syrian army says Hezbollah fired artillery shells at its positions
The Syrian army says Hezbollah forces in Lebanon have fired artillery shells towards its positions in the town of Saraghaya, located west of Damascus, according to the SANA news agency.
“We have detected the arrival of reinforcements for Hezbollah militias at the Syrian-Lebanese border, and we are conducting monitoring and assessing the situation,” the army was quoted as saying.
“We are communicating with the Lebanese army and studying the appropriate options to take the necessary actions,” it added.
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UNHCR says 80,000 Syrians cross border from Lebanon
More than 80,000 Syrians have crossed from Lebanon into Syria since March 2 to escape ongoing Israeli strikes, according to the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
UNHCR spokesperson Celine Schmitt told Syria’s SANA news agency that many families left Lebanon quickly, often without taking any personal belongings, and were staying with relatives. No requests for emergency shelter have been recorded so far, Schmitt said.
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Presidents of Lebanon and Syria discuss regional tensions
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has held a phone call with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, to discuss developments in the region.
In a post on social media, the Lebanese presidency said the two leaders stressed that the “delicate situation” in the region requires closer coordination and consultation between the two neighbours.
They also emphasized the need to control the border and prevent any security breaches “regardless of their source”.
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Syria’s president backs Lebanon government’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah
The Syrian presidency said al-Sharaa expressed support for Aoun’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah and “spare the region the repercussions of the current conflict”.
A statement said the two leaders discussed the security and stability of the region, and stressed the importance of preserving the safety of both countries.
The leaders also emphasized the need for cooperation between Syria and Lebanon to safeguard their borders and prevent attempts to destabilize the Middle East.
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