Tensions Escalate as Syria Accuses Hezbollah of Killing Soldiers

Syrian shelling targets northern Lebanon after three Syrian soldiers are reportedly killed, while Hezbollah denies involvement.

Syria's military launched shelling into northern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of kidnapping and killing three Syrian soldiers near the border.
Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the incident, calling the claims unfounded.
The Lebanese military deployed reinforcements to the border, returned the soldiers' bodies to Syria, and is coordinating with Syrian officials to de-escalate tensions.
Civilians in border areas fled as clashes and shelling created a volatile and dangerous environment.
The incident highlights broader regional tensions, as Syria's new Islamist-led government seeks to curb Hezbollah's influence and secure its borders.