Syrian forces have moved to reinforce the country’s border with Lebanon this week, with Damascus insisting the situation is purely defensive as the war between Hezbollah and Israel goes on.
Syria's President Ahmed Al Shara spoke by telephone with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, telling him the additional troops were there to tighten frontier controls and preserve Syrian internal security.
According to Lebanese state media, Mr Al Shara expressed solidarity w
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