Syria’s transitional leader, Ahmed Shar’a, announced the country’s readiness to host United Nations forces in the buffer zone shared with Israel. Shar’a stated that Israel had previously used the presence of Iranian militias and Hezbollah as a pretext to advance in the area. However, he emphasized that with Damascus now liberated, these justifications no longer hold, and Israel must withdraw from Syrian territories.

Statements from the Syrian Foreign Minister

In a related development, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani, during a visit to Ankara, reiterated his country’s commitment to the 1974 agreement, which mandates the establishment of peacekeeping forces between Syrian and Israeli territories. Al-Shaibani affirmed that Syria poses no threat to any country, including Israel, and called on Israel to respect Syria’s sovereignty.

The minister urged the international community to exert pressure on Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, stating, “We are prepared to prevent any potential threats and are committed to ensuring the security of the region as a whole.”

Latest Israeli Airstrike

Meanwhile, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, an Israeli drone strike targeted a military convoy affiliated with the Directorate of Military Operations in southern Quneitra. The attack resulted in three fatalities, including one civilian. Since the fall of the Assad regime, Israel has intensified airstrikes, citing the need to prevent military facilities from falling into hostile hands.

Call for International Intervention

Al-Shaibani concluded by urging the United Nations and the global community to pressure Israel into withdrawing from areas it has occupied. He reaffirmed Syria’s adherence to the 1974 agreement, emphasizing that international monitoring can ensure mutual security and stability in the region.