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The Day · Sunday 7 December 2025

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Damascus Links Security Deal to Full Israeli Withdrawal from Syrian Soil

Damascus has stated that it requires a complete Israeli withdrawal from Syrian soil as a condition for agreeing to a security arrangement. The stance reflects Damascus’ firm commitment to reclaiming full sovereignty, underscoring ongoing tensions in the region related to occupation and security.

DAMASCUS, SYRIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani (C), Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (not seen), US Special Envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack (not seen) hold a joint press conference after their meeting at the Tishreen Palace in Damascus, Syria on September 16, 2025. They held a trilateral meeting to discuss the situation in the southern Suwayda province. ( Izz Aldien Alqasem – Anadolu Agency )

Damascus has declared that no security agreement will be signed unless there is a full Israeli withdrawal from Syrian soil. The position underscores a firm stance taken by Damascus in confronting ongoing occupation and linking any security arrangement to the restoration of territorial integrity.

The statement comes at a time when the region continues to witness fraught dynamics surrounding occupation and territorial disputes. Damascus emphasized that its security is non-negotiable and tied directly to sovereignty over its land. The demand for Israeli withdrawal remains central, representing a crucial precondition for any forward movement in talks related to security mechanisms.

From its side, Damascus has remained consistent in asserting that the presence of Israeli forces on Syrian soil constitutes a violation of its sovereignty and a barrier to any viable security arrangement. There has been no indication of compromise on this core demand. The linkage between withdrawal and security discussions reflects a wider pattern in resistance logic, whereby concessions are conditioned on concrete changes on the ground.

Meanwhile, the insistence by Damascus adds pressure to parties seeking to broker or propose frameworks for regional stability. The condition set forth serves both as a political declaration and a strategic boundary, anchoring Damascus’ security priorities in the full reclamation of its occupied land. Observers of the resistance camp view this stance as aligned with broader objectives of confronting occupation and resisting normalization without tangible ground shifts.

In addition, Damascus framed its position as non-negotiable, stating that any approach to security that ignores the reality of Israeli presence on Syrian soil is inherently flawed. This posture extends beyond tactical negotiations, embedding itself in a broader narrative of sovereignty and rightful territorial control.

The focus remains on Israeli withdrawal, with Damascus offering no indication that it would engage in security talks under current circumstances. The demand stands as both a political threshold and an expression of refusal to separate resistance from security considerations.

The situation remains static, with Damascus holding its position that security cooperation or agreements are contingent on a complete Israeli departure from all Syrian land. The resolve expressed aligns with a long-standing resistance-oriented approach, rejecting occupation in all forms and prioritizing territorial liberation as a condition for negotiation.

In this context, the message from Damascus sets a clear tone against normalization mechanisms that bypass core national demands. The emphasis on full withdrawal echoes across resistance platforms that stress sovereignty, dignity, and the right to self-determination as immutable principles in any engagement—security-based or otherwise.

Damascus continues to frame full Israeli withdrawal as a prerequisite for any agreement—reiterating that security cannot be guaranteed under occupation, and any deviation from this principle would constitute a dereliction of national duty. The stance remains clear: withdrawal first, then discussion. The path remains defined, and the policy uncompromised.

7 Dec, 21:46

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