Hezbollah's media relations office fully denied the accusations contained in a statement issued by Syria's Internal Security Forces.
According to a report published by Al-Marsad agency, the Syrian Internal Security Forces statement linked Hezbollah to an attempt to target the Homs refinery. One of the two sources described the accusation as concerning the alleged link between a cell and the group.
Hezbollah said it has no presence or ties inside Syrian territory. It added that it has no link to any activity that undermines Syria's security or stability.
The group said that repeated accusations and the naming of Hezbollah in these cases would not change its position. It said its priority is confronting Israel, which it said continues its attacks on Lebanon and Syria and occupies their territory.
Hezbollah called for unified efforts and positions in confronting Israel and its expansionist plans. It said these accusations serve only Israel's interests.
Two conflicting accounts therefore stand. According to Al-Marsad agency's report, the Syrian Internal Security Forces statement linked Hezbollah to an attempt to target the Homs refinery. Hezbollah, however, says it has no presence or ties inside Syrian territory.
The available information contains no details of the text of the Syrian Internal Security Forces statement or the evidence it presented. No details were given about the alleged attempt, its timing or its location. Nor were the identities or number of members of the alleged cell provided, if any exist, or whether any arrests or legal proceedings have taken place.