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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Syrian Official Declares Quneitra Calm Calls ‘No Longer Useful’ Amid Israeli Attacks

A Syrian official has stated that appeals for calm in Quneitra are no longer effective as Israeli attacks continue to escalate. The situation reflects a shift in tone from Damascus amid growing tensions in the area.

QUNEITRA, SYRIA – MARCH 14: A view of the Talloul al-Hamar town as Israel continued building military posts in the southwestern city of Al-Quneitra, Syria on March 14, 2025. Recently, Israel built three military posts in the area of Talloul al-Hamar, east of the Druze-majority town of 12,000 inhabitants, as well as one in Hosh Hadar, west of the town, and another in agricultural lands north of the town. The Israeli army also bulldozed the “Jamous” military post used by Russian forces during the ousted Baath regime and withdrew from the area, taking old military equipment with them. ( Bakr Al Kasem – Anadolu Agency )

A Syrian official has stated that calls for calm in the Quneitra region are ‘no longer useful’ in light of escalating Israeli attacks, marking a significant shift in the official stance toward developments in the area. The statement comes amid a period of intensifying aggression, with repeated Israeli strikes raising tensions across the region.

The comment made by the Syrian official signals frustration with the effectiveness of diplomatic or de-escalatory efforts, as the situation on the ground continues to deteriorate. The official did not provide further details, but the remark underscores a deepening sense of urgency in Quneitra.

Local observers point to an increasingly unstable environment, where repeated escalations by Israeli forces have rendered calls for restraint ineffective. According to the statement, the official emphasized that appeals for moderation and return to calm have lost relevance against the current backdrop of aggressive military actions.

In Quneitra, the southern Syrian region bordering the occupied Golan Heights, tensions have been mounting as Israeli attacks persist. The Syrian official’s remark reflects growing concern over the inability of diplomatic language to deter continuous Israeli operations.

From its side, Syria appears to be shifting its tone. Instead of urging for peace, the language used by the official suggests a hardened position, shaped by ongoing assaults and a perception that previous calls for calm have yielded no tangible outcomes. The statement uses clear and pointed phrasing, leaving little ambiguity about Damascus’s view of the effectiveness of such appeals.

Meanwhile, the official’s words may also serve as a message to both domestic and international audiences, indicating that the Syrian government sees the current situation as one requiring a reassessment of strategy and policy. The phrasing implies a recognition that the regional balance is changing, and previous frameworks for managing confrontation no longer apply.

The use of the phrase ‘no longer useful’ highlights a threshold crossed in Syrian evaluations of the military and political landscape. The escalating Israeli attacks, as referenced by the official, are portrayed as the main driver in this changed stance. No reference was made to specific incidents or locations, but the cumulative impact appears to have prompted this latest declaration.

In addition, the statement may be read as a prelude to a broader policy declaration, but as of now, no further details have been issued. The official remains unnamed, and no timeline has been provided for possible next steps. However, the shift in tone is unmistakable and is likely to reverberate across dynamics pertaining to the Golan front and regional resistance strategies.

As the situation evolves, further Syrian responses to Israeli actions may follow. The current language suggests a more confrontational posture going forward, assuming the pattern of Israeli aggression continues. Syrian officials have not commented on possible alternative measures or defense responses at this time.

The statement stands as a stark reflection of the realities on the ground in Quneitra, setting the stage for further developments as the conflict widens and diplomatic channels face increasing strain under the pressure of military escalation.

12 Dec, 12:51

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