Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara said Sunday that if the security agreement with Israel succeeds, it will pave the way for comprehensive peace, but without giving up Syria's rights in the occupied Golan, according to a report by N12's Sapir Lipkin.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara said on Sunday that a security agreement with Israel could pave the way for comprehensive peace, but not at the expense of Syria's claims to the occupied Golan Heights, according to N12. The remark, reported by N12's Sapir Lipkin, marks the most explicit condition al-Shara has placed on the emerging diplomatic framework. Earlier today, the desk reported on al-Shara's statements from his Al Jazeera interview, which included avoiding confrontation with Israel, pursuing a security agreement with a group of countries, and ruling out military intervention in Lebanon. The new statement adds a red line on the Golan, signaling that any comprehensive peace would require addressing Syria's territorial claim.
The story unfolded on Sunday beginning at 13:04 Jerusalem, when Channel 12 (N12) reported the first version of al-Shara's Al Jazeera interview: Syria is avoiding confrontation with Israel and working toward a security agreement. Within the same hour, the desk published three additional versions: al-Shara stating Syria has no interest in military action in Lebanon (version 2), supporting the Lebanese state's monopoly on weapons and war decisions (version 3), and working toward a peace agreement with Israel while reiterating no military intervention in Lebanon (version 4). The source remained consistent — N12 citing the Al Jazeera interview. The Zioneer has previously reported on discussions about a security arrangement with Syria (July 3) and on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (June 12).
The broader diplomatic context includes the US-Iran MOU and the Lebanon-Israel agreement. As The Zioneer reported on June 12, a US official said the MOU covers the entire region, including Lebanon, and expressed confidence Israel would join. On July 3, Sraya Harush noted that the Lebanon agreement is shifting Israeli thinking on a security arrangement with Syria. Al-Shara's latest remarks come amid this regional diplomatic activity.
It remains unclear whether Israel is willing to accept Syria's condition on the Golan, or whether the security agreement can proceed without addressing the territorial issue. The exact nature of the security agreement, the group of countries involved, and the timeline for negotiations remain unspecified.
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