Syria’s New Administration Foils Several Hezbollah Attacks

(The Soufan Center) Syria’s Interior Ministry has announced a new string of foiled Hezbollah assassination plots against high-level figures, attacks on minority figures and civilian targets, and weapons transfers, alleging the group and Iran-backed actors are seeking to undermine local security across the country. The nature of alleged Hezbollah network raids and planned attacks have evolved significantly since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, shifting from borderland clashes to coordinated networks operating within Syrian territory. The announced plots call into question Hezbollah’s capacity to conduct operations deep into Syrian territory given its weakened position in Lebanon amidst continued Israeli strikes. Hezbollah has denied any direct presence in Syria, following the fall of the Assad regime, and has insinuated the announced interdictions represent an attempt by the Syrian government to incite conflict between Lebanon and Syria. – Syria’s New Administration Foils Several Hezbollah Attacks – The Soufan Center