Syrian President al-Shara seeks multilateral approach to Lebanon, pushes Hezbollah disarmament

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara opposes sending Syrian forces into Lebanon alone, telling the Qatari-owned Lebanese paper Al-Modun that any presence there must involve several Arab states under regional and international oversight. He is also seeking talks with Hezbollah on disarmament, aiming to fold the group into the Lebanese army.