Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa yesterday denied reports that Syria has entered Lebanon, reaffirming his policy of non-interference, and clarified that demarcating the border between the two countries is not feasible at present due to the displacement crisis gripping Lebanon.
Al-Sharaa told a delegation of notables that "what is being circulated about Syria entering Lebanon is entirely untrue."
He added: "As for border demarcation, it is not a priority at the present time, particularly given the crises Lebanon is experiencing and the internal displacement estimated at approximately 1.5 million people."
US President Donald Trump had said earlier that Syria could play a role in facilitating "more precise" strikes against Hezbollah, suggesting the possibility of security cooperation with Syria's new leadership.
As a potential deal between the United States and Iran draws near, the Israeli army is preparing for directives from the political level to halt its ground advance in southern Lebanon.
Israeli public broadcaster Kan reported yesterday that the current days may be the last in which the army has the opportunity to operate with the aim of seizing new positions, amid arrangements to scale back strikes deep inside Lebanon in order to avoid undermining US-Iran understandings.