Will Hezbollah Stage A Coup In Lebanon If Assad Falls In Syria?

Lebanon’s House Speaker Nabih Berri says his group, the Amal movement, will stand by their allies Iran and Syria against any external threats towards them. (Reuters)

If Assad Falls, Hezbollah Will Take Beirut -- Jerusalem Post

Hezbollah would take over Beirut with Free Patriotic Movement fearing Israeli offensive in Lebanon.

Hezbollah may launch a military offensive to take over the Lebanese capital of Beirut if Syrian President Bashar Assad is forced out of power, Dubai-based Arabic-language news website Al Arabiya reported Tuesday according to a "source close to Hezbollah."

According to the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, despite an air of confidence in broadcasts from Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, officials behind closed doors have begun to worry about the potential fallout that may result following the collapse of the Syrian regime, especially given the alliance between Hezbollah, Syria and Iran.

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More News On Rumors That Hezbollah Will Attempt To Take Over Beirut If Assad Falls

Report: Hezbollah considering military coup if Assad falls -- Ynet News
Hezbollah may take over Beirut if Assad falls , report -- Ya Liban
Hezbollah contemplating Beirut takeover if Assad falls, report says -- Now Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Amal stand by Iran and Syria against U.S., Israeli threats -- Al Arabiya News
Hezbollah warns against aggression -- UPI

My Comment: Such a move by Hezbollah and Amal will guarantee another civil war in Lebanon, with outsiders (Israel, Sunni Arabs, etc.) getting involved.