In a detailed interview with Al Jazeera, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said the Arab world should pursue an independent foreign policy separate from Israel and Iran, and that the IRGC was heavily involved in Syria and has a sense of rights in the region. He reiterated his government's work toward a security agreement with Israel, stating that if it succeeds it will pave the way for comprehensive peace, while maintaining Syria's position on the Golan.
In a detailed interview with Al Jazeera broadcast Sunday evening, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa called for the Arab world to pursue an independent foreign policy separate from both Israel and Iran. He also said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was heavily involved in Syria and perceives itself as having rights in the region. The remarks, reported by security analyst Yair Goldblatt, add a new dimension to al-Sharaa's positions that have been unfolding throughout the day.
As The Zioneer first reported on Sunday at 13:50 Jerusalem, al-Sharaa said Syria is avoiding confrontation with Israel and working toward a security agreement. A subsequent report at 22:52 Jerusalem reiterated his government's aspiration for a security agreement with Israel and other states. Earlier at 21:34 Jerusalem, al-Sharaa ruled out any military intervention by Syria in Lebanon. The new interview details reveal al-Sharaa's broader vision for Arab regional independence and his assessment of Iranian influence, framing the security track within a wider policy shift.
The Zioneer has reported in recent weeks that al-Sharaa has consistently rejected US proposals for Syrian military action against Hezbollah, and has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with the group. He has maintained that any security deal with Israel must preserve Syria's claim to the Golan Heights. The call for an independent Arab policy positions Syria as seeking a distinct regional role, separate from both the Iran-led axis and the dynamics of normalization with Israel.
It remains unclear how other Arab states will respond to al-Sharaa's call for an independent policy, and whether the security agreement with Israel can advance while Syria maintains its Golan claim. The IRGC's future role in Syria and the extent of its influence also remain open questions.
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