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Escalating Violence on Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Military Responses

Escalating Violence on Lebanese-Syrian Border Triggers Military Responses

Clashes between Syrian soldiers and Hezbollah-affiliated fighters lead to fatalities and military actions on both sides of the border.
BEIRUT: Security conditions along the Lebanese-Syrian border in the Hermel region worsened on Monday following violent clashes between Syrian troops and fighters affiliated with Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based militant group.

The confrontations commenced on Sunday, leading the Lebanese Army Command to impose what they termed 'exceptional security measures' after the fatal shooting of two Syrian nationals and the serious injury of another, who later died from his wounds.

The incidents took place near the Al-Qasr-Hermel area, a region known for its complex border dynamics.

According to official statements relayed by state media, the Syrian Defense Ministry accused a Hezbollah-associated group of abducting three Syrian soldiers close to the Seta dam, located west of Homs.

The ministry further alleged that these soldiers were taken into Lebanon and subsequently executed.

Lebanese authorities later confirmed that three bodies were transported back to Syria via the Lebanese Red Cross.

Local resident Yassin Shams described the incident as originating from a dispute among smugglers operating in the area.

He explained that the ongoing tensions stem from the intricate geographic and familial ties that interconnect communities across the border, with different clans controlling various smuggling routes characterized by improvised crossings.

The situation escalated following the apparent murders of the three Syrian soldiers, initially believed to be lost, until it was reported that the Medlej family was involved.

The Lebanese Armed Forces arrested a family member connected to this incident.

On Monday morning, news broke of the discovery of two deceased brothers from the Medlej family inside their residence in Fadiliya Sad Matraba, near the Lebanese-Syrian border, leading to increased unrest in the area.

Reports indicated that subsequent shelling and gunfire occurred, with the Lebanese Army stating that several Lebanese towns were targeted from Syrian territory.

The Lebanese Armed Forces retaliated while reinforcing their presence to maintain order.

SANA, the Syrian state news agency, reported injuries sustained by a cameraman and a journalist near the border as a result of a missile launched by Hezbollah.

The Syrian Ministry of Information condemned this act, claiming it violated international laws concerning the protection of journalists, calling for accountability from the Lebanese state.

A Lebanese security document indicated that the shelling from Syria resulted in the death of a Lebanese girl in Al-Qasr, attributed to two shells that originated from the Qusayr countryside.

Conversely, Syrian outlets reported casualties among their forces as a result of the retaliatory attacks, which included the deaths of multiple Syrian soldiers following strikes on their military positions.

In light of these developments, the Syrian military has reportedly deployed reinforcements along the border and has been conducting extensive aerial reconnaissance.

Communications between the Lebanese Armed Forces and their Syrian counterparts were noted as ongoing, aimed at preserving stability in the border region.

A Syrian Defense Ministry statement indicated that all necessary measures would be undertaken in response to the escalating tensions.

Amid these conflicts, Hezbollah has publicly distanced itself from the clashes, denying any involvement in the violence occurring in Syrian territory.

Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed regret over the escalation and highlighted the need for continued cooperation.

In an unrelated incident, an Israeli airstrike in the Nabatieh district targeted a vehicle believed to be associated with Hezbollah, resulting in one fatality and injuries to three others.

The Israeli military claimed the strike was aimed at two Hezbollah members involved in directing terrorist activities.

An incursion into the Lebanese town of Aita Al-Shaab was also reported by Israeli forces later that evening.

Concurrently, the new commander of the Lebanese Army, General Rodolphe Haykal, underscored the critical nature of the military's responsibilities during this tumultuous period, emphasizing adherence to UN Resolution 1701 and collaborative efforts with UN Interim Forces in Lebanon to bolster internal security against terrorist threats.
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