US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say

(Reuters/Al Arabiya) The United States has encouraged Syria to consider sending forces into eastern Lebanon to help disarm Hezbollah, but Damascus is reluctant to embark on such a mission for fear of being sucked into the war in the Middle East and inflaming sectarian tensions, five people briefed on the matter said. The proposal to Syria’s US-allied government reflects intensifying moves to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah, which opened fire at Israel in support of Tehran on March 2, prompting an Israeli offensive in Lebanon. – US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say