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Syria Says Talks with Israel are intended to halt their interference
(MENAFN) Syria’s foreign minister emphasized that ongoing talks with Israel are intended to halt Israeli interference and military actions in southern Syria, rather than to recognize any situation imposed by force.
Speaking at a panel during the Munich Security Conference, Asaad al-Shaibani said Damascus has pursued a “realistic path” toward Israel, centered on reconstruction and national recovery following the Dec. 8, 2024, collapse of the Assad regime.
He noted that since that time, Syria has endured more than 1,000 Israeli airstrikes targeting civilian and military infrastructure, in addition to ground incursions and new territorial advances in the south. In response, Damascus opted for diplomatic channels and, with US support, engaged Israel in direct negotiations.
“These negotiations will not lead to accepting the fait accompli imposed by Israel in southern Syria,” he said. “Their outcome should be Israel’s withdrawal from areas it entered after Dec. 8, an end to interference in Syria’s internal affairs, and a halt to airspace violations.”
Shaibani stressed the importance of mutual security: “Whoever seeks to preserve their own security must also respect the security of others,” he said, noting that Syria remains open to dialogue on this principle.
When asked about Israel’s responsiveness, Shaibani said the government is exaggerating perceived threats: “I believe this approach is a mistake. The policy you pursue could become the greatest risk to yourself.”
He added that Israel would not be able to bypass “Syria’s realistic approach,” citing US backing for security discussions and referencing support from President Donald Trump and Washington.
Speaking at a panel during the Munich Security Conference, Asaad al-Shaibani said Damascus has pursued a “realistic path” toward Israel, centered on reconstruction and national recovery following the Dec. 8, 2024, collapse of the Assad regime.
He noted that since that time, Syria has endured more than 1,000 Israeli airstrikes targeting civilian and military infrastructure, in addition to ground incursions and new territorial advances in the south. In response, Damascus opted for diplomatic channels and, with US support, engaged Israel in direct negotiations.
“These negotiations will not lead to accepting the fait accompli imposed by Israel in southern Syria,” he said. “Their outcome should be Israel’s withdrawal from areas it entered after Dec. 8, an end to interference in Syria’s internal affairs, and a halt to airspace violations.”
Shaibani stressed the importance of mutual security: “Whoever seeks to preserve their own security must also respect the security of others,” he said, noting that Syria remains open to dialogue on this principle.
When asked about Israel’s responsiveness, Shaibani said the government is exaggerating perceived threats: “I believe this approach is a mistake. The policy you pursue could become the greatest risk to yourself.”
He added that Israel would not be able to bypass “Syria’s realistic approach,” citing US backing for security discussions and referencing support from President Donald Trump and Washington.
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