BEIRUT: Hezbollah and the Syrian army’s battle against Islamist militants in the Qalamoun region on Lebanon’s eastern borders is approaching, Hezbollah’s deputy chief announced Tuesday.
“In any case, the Qalamoun battle is coming, and it has already stuck its neck out, proving once again that the takfiris are unable to expand as they wish,” Qassem said, according to remarks released by the party's media office.
“This battle is the battle of protecting Lebanese villages and prevents takfiris from expanding and achieving their goals.”
He said a political solution to the Syrian crisis is not on the immediate horizon, blaming it on the “powerful countries, especially America.”