Syrian President Rejects Partition, Accuses Israel of Meddling in South
President Ahmed Al-Sharaa calls for unity without violence and accuses foreign powers of destabilizing the region.
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has urged for a peaceful unification of the country post-civil war, rejecting partition and accusing Israel of intervention in the southern parts of Syria.
His comments were aired on state TV on Sunday during a session involving notables from Idlib province and other senior officials.
Sharaa emphasized that any attempts to divide Syria or establish separate regions would be impossible, stating that some parties seek power through regional alliances with Israel or others.
Protests in Sweida, a Druze-majority province, have called for self-determination and denounced recent sectarian violence.
The Syrian government has been accused of siding with Sunni Bedouin forces during the clashes, leading to violations against the Druze community.
Sharaa acknowledged these violations and stressed the need for accountability from all parties involved.
He also highlighted Israel's direct intervention in Sweida as a move aimed at weakening the central government and justifying further interference in southern Syria.
The Syrian government is currently negotiating with Kurdish authorities over decentralization, a proposal that has been rejected by Damascus.