Syrian President Abu Muhammad al-Julani said in an interview with Al Jazeera that his government is working to achieve a security agreement with Israel, with the participation of a group of countries. He stated that Syria is avoiding confrontation with Israel and has no interest in conflict, but emphasized that any agreement would not require Syria to give up its rights in the occupied Golan. Al-Julani also said Syria has no intention of military intervention in Lebanon and supports the Lebanese state's exclusive control over weapons and decisions of war and peace, according to Abu Ali Express.
Syrian President Abu Muhammad al-Julani (Ahmad al-Shara) expanded on his position in a new interview with Al Jazeera, following earlier reports today that he was open to a security arrangement with Israel. In the interview, he explicitly stated that Syria is actively working toward a security agreement with a group of countries, and that Damascus is avoiding confrontation with Israel. He also ruled out military intervention in Lebanon, saying Syria supports the Lebanese state's exclusive authority over weapons and the decision for war and peace.
The Zioneer reported earlier today (13:29 Jerusalem) that al-Julani had indicated a willingness to reach a security deal without conceding the Golan Heights. The new interview reinforces that position and adds detail on Syria's stance regarding Lebanon and regional stability. Al-Julani expressed concern about the expansion of the war in the region.
The remarks come at a time of diplomatic activity involving Israel, Lebanon, and Syria. The Zioneer has previously reported on Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's conditions for talks with Israel, and on U.S. proposals regarding Syrian-aligned forces in Lebanon. Al-Julani's statements, reported by Abu Ali Express, mark the first time he has addressed a security agreement with Israel directly in an interview.
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