The United States is reportedly pressing Syria and Lebanon to crack down on terrorism. U.S. officials have informed Syria and Lebanon that they must end all support for Hezbollah and for Palestinian terror groups, such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad, that operate within their borders. U.S. pressure is expected to intensify as the war in Afghanistan winds down.
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