Syria has publicly stated that it possessed the capability to eliminate Hezbollah with international endorsement but refrained from doing so to prevent destabilizing Lebanon and serving foreign interests, according to a statement on X. The Syrian government's stance was articulated within the reporting window of October 12th, 2025, between 8:06 PM and 11:06 PM UTC. The statement questioned the motivations behind international opposition to Syria's rebuilding efforts in its war-torn country. This declaration suggests a strategic calculation by Syria to maintain regional stability, even at the cost of foregoing a potential military action against Hezbollah. This development occurs in the context of ongoing reports regarding the Syrian government's continued blockade of fuel supplies to Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo, which has persisted despite a reported agreement to open access roads. The previous report noted that this blockade impacts two affected neighborhoods and was ongoing as of 8:38 PM UTC on October 12th, 2025.
