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Trump Says Syria Better Than Israel to Face Hezbollah

6/19/2026

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President Donald Trump said Syria is better positioned than Israel to confront Hezbollah.
He made remark at G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16 after speaking with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who denied rumors of sending forces into Lebanon.
Trump defended a 14-point interim agreement with Iran, saying it blocks Tehran from a nuclear weapon and warning any Iranian move toward a bomb would trigger severe consequences.

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President Donald Trump said Syria is better positioned than Israel to confront Hezbollah.
He made remark at G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16 after speaking with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who denied rumors of sending forces into Lebanon.
Trump defended a 14-point interim agreement with Iran, saying it blocks Tehran from a nuclear weapon and warning any Iranian move toward a bomb would trigger severe consequences.