Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara said Israel must withdraw from the territories it occupies in southern Syria [1].
This demand underscores the ongoing tension regarding territorial sovereignty and the long-standing conflict over borders in the region. The statement signals a firm diplomatic stance from the Syrian presidency on the recovery of land it considers occupied.
Speaking via a broadcast on Al Jazeera Arabic, Al-Shara said it is necessary for Israeli forces to fully retreat. He said, "We emphasize the necessity of Israel's withdrawal from the lands it occupied in southern Syria" [1].
The call for withdrawal is framed as a requirement for the restoration of Syrian sovereignty [2]. The president's comments focus specifically on the southern regions, where territorial disputes have persisted for decades, creating a volatile security environment for both nations.
While the statement does not outline a specific timeline or a new diplomatic framework, it reinforces the official position of the Syrian state. The administration continues to view the presence of Israeli forces in these areas as a violation of national integrity [2].
International observers often monitor such declarations for shifts in regional stability. The insistence on a total withdrawal remains a central pillar of Syrian foreign policy regarding its neighbors to the south [1].
“"We emphasize the necessity of Israel's withdrawal from the lands it occupied in southern Syria"”
This declaration reaffirms the Syrian government's refusal to accept the current status quo of Israeli presence in the south. By publicly demanding a withdrawal, President Al-Shara is aligning his administration with historical claims of sovereignty, ensuring that any future regional peace negotiations must address the specific issue of territorial return.
