Syria arrests alleged Hezbollah cell in Daraa over rocket plot

Hezbollah Syria security Daraa province rocket launchers Yarmouk Basin

Syrian security forces have arrested three individuals in the Yarmouk Basin of western Daraa province, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. The General Intelligence Directorate and internal security forces conducted what they described as a preemptive operation after monitoring the suspects.

Authorities claim the cell is affiliated with the Lebanese group Hezbollah and was in the process of preparing rocket launching platforms. The stated objective of the cell was to carry out attacks intended to destabilize security and stability in the region. Security forces reported that the rocket launchers were completely dismantled during the operation.

Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are expected to be referred to the judiciary. While the Syrian authorities have not specified the intended targets of the planned attacks, the incident occurs amid heightened tensions in southern Syria. Hezbollah has categorically denied any connection to the cell, stating the group has no presence or military involvement on Syrian soil.

Entities

Daraa · General Intelligence Directorate · Hezbollah · Israel · Syrian Interior Ministry · Syrian Ministry of Interior · Yarmouk Basin

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[● 5 SOURCES] Authorities identified the cell as being affiliated with the Lebanese group Hezbollah. arabic.cnn.com · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.syrianow.net · www.newarab.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Security forces dismantled the rocket launching platforms completely. www.syrianow.net · arabic.cnn.com · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.newarab.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Hezbollah has denied involvement in such activities in Syria. www.alaraby.co.uk · english.almanar.com.lb
[● 5 SOURCES] The arrested cell was allegedly preparing rocket launchers to carry out attacks intended to destabilize security and stability. www.syrianow.net · arabic.cnn.com · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.newarab.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Investigations are ongoing and the suspects will be referred to the judiciary. www.syrianow.net · arabic.cnn.com · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.newarab.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Syrian security forces arrested three individuals in the Yarmouk Basin of western Daraa province. www.syrianow.net · arabic.cnn.com · www.alaraby.co.uk · www.newarab.com