Syrian Foreign Minister urges immediate Israeli withdrawal from Syria

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al‑Shaibani urged Israel to “withdraw immediately and unconditionally” from Syrian territory during a press briefing on Tuesday, reiterating Damascus’s long‑standing demand that the occupying forces leave the Golan Heights and other areas seized in the 1967 Six‑Day War. The minister’s statement, delivered to local and international media, referenced recent cross‑border incidents that have heightened tensions along the Israel‑Syria frontier and called for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolutions that call for Israeli withdrawal.

The appeal comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional actors and the United Nations to de‑escalate hostilities in the area, with the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) monitoring the cease‑fire line. While Israel has not responded publicly to the latest Syrian demand, the call underscores the persistent dispute over the status of the Golan Heights and may influence forthcoming discussions at the UN and in bilateral talks aimed at stabilizing the volatile border region.