Hezbollah Denies Syrian Interior Ministry's Accusations of Damascus Assassination Plot

Hezbollah categorically denied accusations by the Syrian Interior Ministry that it was linked to a cell suspected of attempting to assassinate a religious figure in Damascus.

In an official statement, Hezbollah clarified that it does not interfere in Syria’s internal security affairs.

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Security forces dismantled the device and arrested five members of the cell.

According to initial investigations, the cell was linked to Hezbollah and its members received specialised military training abroad.

The group called on Syrian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation before making accusations without evidence.

The Syrian Interior Ministry announced it had foiled a sabotage plot targeting Damascus.

A woman was spotted while allegedly attempting to plant an explosive device in front of the home of a religious figure.

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The device was defused before it exploded, with no injuries reported.

Five people were arrested and identified as the full membership of the cell.

The targeted religious figure was revealed to be Jewish Rabbi Michael Houri.

Hezbollah played a key role in Syria’s civil war, fighting alongside Assad.

Syria was part of Iran’s axis of resistance against Israel under Assad.

Syria’s new Islamist authorities have rejected Iranian influence.

Relations between the two parties have deteriorated since Assad's ouster.

Hezbollah called on Syrian authorities to verify carefully before making accusations.

The exchange comes in the context of the complicated relationship between the two parties.

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In February, Damascus announced the dismantling of a cell linked to Hezbollah.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the case.