Al-Sharaa denies reports of Syrian military intervention in Lebanon (opens original article in a new tab)

Syrian President al-Sharaa denied military intervention in Lebanon and said border issues are not a priority amid ongoing crises in the country.

• Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa denied reports of military intervention in Lebanon
• Al-Sharaa stated border demarcation issues are not a current priority due to Lebanon's crises
• Lebanon has experienced Israeli military operations since March 2024 with over 3,700 deaths and 1.5 million displaced
• The Syria-Lebanon border has unresolved demarcation issues since mid-20th century leading to disputes and smuggling