US Urges Syria To Act Against Hezbollah In Lebanon

US Urges Syria To Act Against Hezbollah In Lebanon

The United States has urged Syria to send forces into eastern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, but Damascus is reluctant, fearing deeper involvement in the Middle East conflict and sectarian tensions. The proposal, first discussed last year, resurfaced as the US and Israel intensified actions against Iran-backed Hezbollah following its March 2 attacks.