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Hezbollah: Reducing Presence in Syria and Relocating Families to Lebanon
Local sources have confirmed that the Lebanese "Hezbollah" has begun to reduce its military presence in Syria, having returned hundreds of fighters to Lebanon in a strategic move that reflects a change in the organization's plans on the ground.
According to available information, "Hezbollah" is relocating fighters from several Syrian areas, including Al-Mayadeen and Al-Bukamal in Deir ez-Zor province, as well as from regions in Damascus, Hama, and Homs. Reports indicate that the party is conducting the relocation process systematically, taking advantage of the available routes.
The sources reported that the party is employing multiple routes for Lebanese fighters to return to their country, following Israel's targeting of the "Al-Masna" border crossing that connects Lebanon and Syria, which hampers smooth movement across it. These measures reflect additional challenges facing Hezbollah in sustaining its operations in Syria.
In the same context, groups from the Iraqi "Popular Mobilization" militia entered Syrian territory about a week ago, spreading in areas vacated by "Hezbollah." This movement is considered part of Iranian-backed formations that aim to strengthen their presence in Syria following the party's withdrawal, complicating the military and political situation in the country.
This shift in Hezbollah's strategy signals changes in the military equation in the region, especially amidst ongoing escalations and challenges facing the party. This withdrawal may impact the balance in the Syrian conflict, particularly with the increasing activity of Iranian-backed factions, such as the "Popular Mobilization," to fill the void that Hezbollah's reduced presence may create.
Observers are closely monitoring the situation, while questions remain about the impact of these developments on the Syrian conflict and the fate of areas that have witnessed Hezbollah's activity over the past years.
