Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says the door for diplomacy with Israel is open, urging it to seize a 'historic opportunity'. He expects talks over a security deal that would lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian territory to resume soon.
- Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has announced that the door for diplomacy with Israel is open.
- Al-Shaibani said negotiations over a security agreement between Israel and Syria were frozen at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Al-Shaibani stressed that Syria's priority is to halt Israeli attacks, and confidence-building steps are needed in this direction.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says the door for diplomacy with Israel is open, urging it to seize a 'historic opportunity'.
In an interview with the Reuters news agency, published on Sunday, al-Shaibani said he expects the talks over a security deal that would lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian territory to resume soon.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that Asaad al-Shaibani's statement has increased the likelihood of restarting peace talks between Israel and Syria. This could be a significant step towards peace and stability in the Middle East.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria's priority is to halt Israeli attacks, and confidence-building steps are needed in this direction.
Al-Shaibani said Israel has sent troops into Syrian territory and attacked government assets, citing threats to its security. He said Syria wants to contact Israel, but if this contact doesn't bring results, then they don't need it.
The Israeli prime minister's office did not respond to a request for comment.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has said Syria poses no threat to other countries and that it is instead focused on rebuilding after 14 years of civil war.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the negotiations over the security agreement between Israel and Syria resume?
2. What is Syria doing to halt Israeli attacks?
