Syrian opposition sources divulged to al-Akhbar that the Nusra Front will be returning to Arsal should their demands remain unanswered, stressing that it will not settle for slaying soldiers.

Nusra Emir Abu Malek al-Talli is said to have refused the mediation of all Lebanese Skheikhs who have called for sparing the life of Mohammad Hamiyah, and turned down all negotiations with the Lebanese state due to Hezbollah pressure.