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Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly suggested that Syria could help reduce Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon. Syrian officials and regional analysts expressed skepticism about the proposal's feasibility, citing Syria's limited capacity and its own internal conflicts. The suggestion referenced historical tensions between Syria and Hezbollah, which have existed since the 1980s.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/world/middleeast/syria-trump-hezbollah-lebanon.html

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