17.03.2025 ⇢ Day Lebanon-Syria Border Erupted in Combat
⌨The Lebanon-Syria border became a flashpoint of violence after Syrian forces shelled Lebanese territory, accusing Hezbollah of killing three Syrian soldiers. Hezbollah immediately denied involvement in any Syrian internal matters. Fighting intensified throughout the day, with both armies mobilizing forces along their shared frontier.
Meanwhile, geopolitical developments continued as the EU hosted a donor conference for post-Assad Syria. Walid Jumblatt commemorated his father's anniversary by rejecting both Israeli influence over Druze communities and foreign control.
Israeli operations in Lebanon persisted with a drone strike in Yohmor al-Shaqif that killed one person. Israeli media reported internal tensions between Netanyahu and Bar bringing Israel closer to civil war.
The day concluded with reports that Lebanon and Syria had agreed to a ceasefire at the border after intense diplomatic efforts. A separate story emerged about Lebanese physician Rasha Alawiya being deported from the United States after attending "Al-Sayyid's" funeral.