Lebanon minister says working to ‘resolve’ Syria’s new entry restrictions

Lebanon’s interior minister stated that efforts are being made to resolve the issue of Lebanese citizens being denied entry into Syria, with the General Security agency working with Syrian authorities on the matter. This development marks the first sign of tension between the two countries since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with new border restrictions implemented by Syria causing clashes between Lebanese soldiers and armed Syrians, resulting in several injuries. Despite this, Syria’s new leader has assured Lebanese Druze leaders of respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty and not interfering in its affairs, signaling a potential diplomatic resolution to the current border issues.

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