Syria's ambassador to Russia rejected on Thursday claims that Damascus is
aiding Hezbollah by supplying it with weapons.
"Syria is among the main players in the region, but not through any pressure
on the organization," Hassan Rishah said, quoted by the Itar-Tass news agency.
"Damascus will not say 'stop' to this movement. Syria does not incite anybody
and observes all international obligations. Hezbollah is a Lebanese organization
that subordinates to nobody from outside," Rishah said.
The United States has repeatedly accused Syria and Iran of supporting
Hezbollah, which has waged a fierce battle with Israel since July 12.
Over 900 Lebanese have been killed and 3,000 others wounded in the massive
Israeli offensive that started on July 12 following the abduction of two Israeli
soldiers by Hezbollah guerrillas. More than 70 Israelis have been killed in the
24 days of fighting.
