Lebanon & Ahmed al-Sharaa

Lebanon: Lebanon is the site of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The prospect of a Syrian invasion has raised alarms in Lebanon due to historical memories of occupation.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: As the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa has publicly denied any intention of intervening in Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, clarifying Donald Trump's misinterpreted comments.

Lebanon: Lebanon has seen significant portions of its southern territory occupied by Israel, leading to the displacement of 1.2 million Lebanese citizens and calls for Israeli withdrawal. The conflict with Hezbollah continues to impact the country.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: As Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa has called on Israel to withdraw from the occupied UN buffer zone in southern Syria.

Lebanon: Lebanon is a theater of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and Iran insists on including a ceasefire in Lebanon as part of the broader peace deal. The country has suffered casualties and displacement due to the strikes.

Ahmed al-Sharaa: Ahmed al-Sharaa, the President of Syria, was mentioned by Donald Trump as someone who could 'do the job' of dealing with rebel groups if Israel is unable to do so without civilian casualties.