Egyptian FM says Israeli allegations against Syria, Lebanon's Hezbollah mount to 'lies'. BEIRUT - Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit dismissed as "laughable" on Saturday US and Israeli fears that Syria has been supplying Lebanese militant group Hezbollah with Scud missiles.
"These allegations are lies and are laughable," Abul Gheit told reporters in Beirut as he began an official visit.
"Egypt stands by Lebanon under all conditions and in the face of all threats," he added.
Earlier this month, Israeli President Shimon Peres accused Syria of arming Hezbollah with Scuds, a charge Damascus has strongly denied.
Washington has stopped short of openly accusing Damascus of supplying Hezbollah with the missiles, but has said Syria has been providing the group with a "wider array" of weaponry.
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